Russia - Algeria military contracts

George1 wrote:Algeria purchased more than 300 BMPT-72 "Terminator-2" combat vehicles

According to the Algerian resource "Menadefense" in the publication "Le BMPT-72 en Algérie début 2018", information about the tests of BMPT-72 in Algeria was given this resource back in 2013. And then the Algerian army was very interested in this system in order to strengthen the power of its armored units.



Yesterday, the Russian resource "Pravda.ru" reported the existence of a contract for the supply of BMPT-72 to Algeria. According to the publication, the contract was signed in 2016.

In turn, according to "Menadefense", the supply of combat vehicles will begin in the first quarter of 2018 and will continue until the end of 2019. The modification for Algeria on the chassis is maximally unified with the T-90SA tank delivered to the country. It is noted that the contract was not signed in 2013 because the Algerian side expected the appearance of a more advanced version of the BMPT - Terminator-2, in which the mass was reduced and the number of crew members was reduced from four to three people.

The total number of BMPT-72 ordered by Algeria exceeds 300, their main task will be to support the T-90SA armored tank divisions and ensure the protection of tanks. At present, the functions of protecting tanks are performed by the Shilka ZSU (air defense) and Land Rover cross-country vehicles with the Cornet-E ATGM (for land targets).

https://bmpd.livejournal.com/2837711.html

George1 wrote:Algeria signed contracts for the purchase of MiG-29M/M2 and Su-30MKI(A) fighters

 According to the Algerian resource MenaDefense, at the MAKS-2019 International Aviation and Space Salon held from August 27th to September 1st 2019, the delegation from Algeria signed two agreements for the purchase of 14-16 MiG-29M/M2 fighters and 14-16 additional multirole fighters Su-30MKI(A).

https://bmpd.livejournal.com/3764308.html

Isos wrote:

George1 wrote:Algeria signed contracts for the purchase of MiG-29M/M2 and Su-30MKI(A) fighters

 According to the Algerian resource MenaDefense, at the MAKS-2019 International Aviation and Space Salon held from August 27th to September 1st 2019, the delegation from Algeria signed two agreements for the purchase of 14-16 MiG-29M/M2 fighters and 14-16 additional multirole fighters Su-30MKI(A).

https://bmpd.livejournal.com/3764308.html

Why didn't they push mig35 and su-57 instead of older ones ?

Myanmar Interested in Export Version of Su-57 Fighter

"We would like to buy not only Su-30 fighters, but also next-generation aircraft, of course, if Russia wants to sell them," said Ko Ko Shane.

He emphasized that negotiations on this topic were ongoing, but refused to detail them.

http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2019/09/myanmar-interested-in-export-version-of.html

UAE, Algeria Take Interest in Russian Target Drones

Representatives of the United Arab Emirates and Algeria vested interest in the advanced target drones E17M made by the Russian company ENICS. They are capable to fly longer, higher and faster than the previous versions, the company’s deputy director Sergey Pobezhimov told Mil.Press Today.

The trials held in Q1 2019 have confirmed the improvement in performance of the target drone. The new version can stay in the air for 1 hour, while the earlier one flew only 40 minutes. The ceiling has grown from 3,000 to 4,000 meters as well.

The target drone can be powered not only by a pulse-jet engine, but by a turbojet one. Max speed with the first engine type is 400 kph, with the second one is up to 500 kph.

According to the company managers, using of one or another type of engine depends on the needs of a certain client. Some of them are foreign ones.

"Indeed, foreign customers took interest in our target drone. Example, those from the Arab Emirates and Algeria", shared Sergey Pobezhimov.

Head editor at Arms Exports magazine, Andrey Frolov, explained that the interest from these Arabic countries was natural, as Russia had already established cooperation both with Algeria and the UAE.

"We do have military and technical contacts with these countries. Sure, in these terms Algeria precedes the Emirates [as of purchase volume – editor’s remark], however, the UAE often act as a launch customer of new and expensive weapons. So, both countries are potentially exciting clients. In the case of Algeria, the interest in the Russian target drones is quite obvious, while it is hardly understood for the Emirates. Perhaps, they need these systems to train crews of Pantsir air defense systems", supposed the expert.

Another specialist in unmanned aerial systems, Denis Fedutinov, outlined the current trends in the target drones industry.

"Basic trends in the target drones development depend on their core mission: simulation of the wide range of various aircraft for minimization of corresponding costs. This task can be resolved by single- or multiple-use short-life air drones properly equipped to simulate different targets. This helps to make these devices more versatile under the current aircraft performance characteristics", commented the expert.

The new target drone E17M debuted at Army-2018 forum.

While some countries are oriented at procurement of new systems in Russia, another ones update the air training fleet by own efforts. In March, the US Navy reported on assignment of the initial combat readiness status to the new subsonic air target BQM-177A. It is supposed to replace BQM-74E used in the US Navy since 1968.

https://www.menadefense.net/algerie/lalgerie-serait-le-premier-client-export-pour-le-su-57-et-le-su-34/

C’est désormais quasi officiel, l’Algérie aurait signé un contrat pour l’acquisition de 14 chasseurs furtifs Su-57 et devient le premier client à qui le fabricant Sukhoï exportera ce fleuron de l’aviation de combat russe.

Les forces aériennes algériennes auraient aussi signées deux autres contrats pour 14 bombardiers Su-34 et 14 appareils de domination aérienne Su-35. Une option pour deux autres escadrons de 14 appareils pour chaque type d’avion a aussi été signée pour palier au retrait naturel d’appareils de la flotte de l’armée de l’air à l’avenir.

Le contrat devrait être achevé à l’horizon 2025, à cette échéance l’armée algérienne déploiera deux escadres de Su-30MKA, un de Su-57, un de Su-35 et un de Mig-29M2 pour la chasse, deux escadrons de Su-24 modernisés et un de Su-34 pour la flotte de bombardiers. La transformation des pilotes se fera avec les Yak-130.

Pendant longtemps l’Algérie a négocié l’achat de Su-34 et de Su-35 avec des hauts et des bas dans la négociation et des exigences particulières. D’abord, pas de Su-32, la version export du bombardier Su-34, surtout après le retour d’expérience en Syrie ensuite un long débat interne sur l’option de prendre plus de Su-30 ou même se tourner vers un autre partenaire que la Russie, ou poursuivre la modernisation de la flotte avec Moscou.

La décision a été tranché l’été 2019 après la visite d’une délégation algérienne au salon aéronautique MAKS à Moscou. Lors de cette visite conduite par le Commandant des forces aériennes le Général Major Boumaiza, le Su-57 a été examiné sous toutes ses coutures, l’ancien pilote de Mig-29 algérien a même été un des rares étrangers à essayer l’avion furtif russe sur simulateur. C’est lui qui aurait tranché sur l’avenir des acquisitions de l’armée de l’air après cinq années de tergiversations et de perte de temps. La montée en puissance de l’armée de l’air marocaine avec l’acquisition de 25 F-16 Viper et l’apparition de F-35 dans la flotte italienne ont motivé la prise de décision rapide de l’Algérie.

Avec ce contrat, l’Algérie deviendra le premier pays de la rive Sud de la Méditerranée à disposer d’avions furtifs et d’appareils de 5e génération après avoir été le premier à introduire des avions de 4e génération.

Des médias internationaux confirment aujourd’hui l’information sur l’acquisition des Su-57.