Belarus Defence Industry

Warehouse of the heavy-duty tank transporters MZKT-741351at the Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant, (TM VOLAT)



Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant, (TM VOLAT), Belarus, and Al Badie Trading Establishment, UAE, signed the Supply Agreement for delivery of the heavy-duty Tank Transporters (total load capacity is 136 t) to the UAE GHQ Armed Forces. VOLAT is launchinVolat off-road Tank Transporterg the new Tank Transporters (Truck tractor MZKT-741351with semi-trailer MZKT-99942 and trailer MZKT-837211) specially designed for the needs of the UAE GHQ Armed Forces, expanding its worldwide presence and confirming its ability to meet the requirements of the most demanding Customers in the international markets.


Parking of a heavy truck MZKT-741351 at the MILEX-2019 exhibition in Minsk:





MZKT-741351 during road tests:

More information on the trio air defense system. I still think Belarus needs to stop wasting money on systems that will never get into production.

"The Trio system is designed to protect military or civil pieces of infrastructure and military units and formations against small-size aerial targets, including drones. The weapon integrates a mobile command and control (C2) post with integral reconnaissance subsystems, upgraded Strela-10 (NATO reporting name: SA-10 Gopher) self-propelled short-range air defense system, a modernized ZSU-23-4 Shilka self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) system, and Berserk unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) armed with two Gryazev-Shipunov GShG-7.62 7.62 mm rapid-fire machineguns.

The Trio system features a structure that integrates the abovementioned assets. The manufacturer says the weapon effectively destroys small-size aerial targets, including UAVs with very low visual signatures. "All the components of the Trio are mounted on tracked vehicles and therefore have high maneuverability in rugged environments," said the representative of the GKVP.

The C2 post with integral reconnaissance subsystems has automated the new weapon`s functioning. "The post features a passive optical-electronic locator that has a traverse angle of 360° and an elevation angle between -7° and +70°. It acquires target information and sends it to the combat vehicles integrated with the Trio system," said the spokesperson for the Belarusian committee.

The upgraded Strela-10 SAM system has received a round-the-clock passive optical-electronic station that detects and tracks aerial targets in passive mode at a distance of up to 20 km. It also calculates the coordinates of a target and warns an operator when an aerial vehicle approaches. "In order to engage low-size aerial platforms, including UAVs, the [Strela-10] combat vehicle has been modified to fire the upgraded R-60BM [AA-8 Aphid] air-to-air missile that can engage a target that is 30 cm long and 30 cm wide. The missile carries an infrared, thermal imaging, or laser seeker," said the representative of the GKVP.

The modernized ZSU-23-4 Shilka SPAAG has been fitted with a modern optical-electronic reconnaissance-guidance system that has replaced the organic outdated radar. The updated system detects an aerial target at a distance of up to 20 km and tracks it at a range of 16 km. "This variant of the Shilka detects and tracks low-size aerial targets at a distance of up to 7 km," said the source. Like the modernized Strela-10, the upgraded ZSU-23-4 SPAAG can engage an aerial target that is 30 cm long and 30 cm wide. "The modernization has resulted in the Shilka`s ability to destroy existing and advanced small aerial targets, including UAVs, at low and extremely low altitudes", said the source.

The Berserk UGV is armed with two machineguns that produce a rate of fire of approximately 12,000 rounds per minute. The robotic system can effectively engage a 30 cm aerial target at a distance of some 500 m. "The Trio is a relatively inexpensive system featuring high combat capacities," concluded the spokesperson for the GKVP."

https://www.armyrecognition.com/april_2019_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/belarus_develops_trio_sam_system_against_uavs.html

Interesting website of a defense company in Belarus three key systems


"On-board defense complex (BKO) "Amulet" is designed to provide protection for helicopters:

From all types of aviation and anti-aircraft guided missiles with active (semi-active) homing radar heads.
From ground-based air defense systems using anti-aircraft guided missiles with a command guidance system.
BKO "Amulet" also provides protection for the helicopter from "friendly fire" of aviation intercept missile systems and ground-based air defense systems.


Main advantages and uniqueness:

Automatic (without the participation of a pilot or operator) jamming by all the radiating radioactive elements of the enemy
The number of simultaneously suppressed airborne and ground RES is not limited.
Self-illumination of the BKO carrier helicopter is completely excluded.
BKO operates without restrictions on the tactics of combat use of the protected helicopter.
Full electromagnetic compatibility with proprietary helicopter electronic equipment"


"BKO "Talisman" is designed to provide protection for combat aircraft: (aka mascot)

From all types of aviation and anti-aircraft guided missiles with active (semi-active) homing radar heads.
From all types of aviation and anti-aircraft missiles with optoelectronic (infrared) homing heads.
From ground-based air defense systems using anti-aircraft guided missiles with a command guidance system.
BCO "Talisman" also provides protection for the aircraft from the "friendly fire" of aviation intercept missile systems and ground-based air defense systems.


Main advantages and uniqueness:

Automatic (without the participation of a pilot or operator) jamming by all the radiating radioactive elements of the enemy
The number of simultaneously suppressed airborne and ground RES is not limited.
Self-illumination of the BKO carrier aircraft is completely excluded.
BKO is used without restrictions on the tactics of combat use of the protected aircraft.
When operating in tight battle formations, a BKO carrier aircraft reliably covers a neighbor who does not have EW facilities.
Full electromagnetic compatibility with proprietary aircraft electronic equipment."



"KRP "Mirage" is designed to provide electronic cover for ground-based weapons and military equipment from airborne radar reconnaissance systems by creating active simulating interference."

And in development

Aura Aircraft Attack Prevention and Prevention System
Purpose: to protect civilian aircraft (aircraft and helicopters) from terrorist attacks (unauthorized launches) of guided missile weapons of intercept aircraft missile systems and anti-aircraft missile systems, including MANPADS.

SPRA "Aura" provides the solution to the following tasks:

- Detection of an attacking missile;
- Definition of the angular sector (direction) of the attack;
- Measurement of the range to the attacking rocket;
- Display on the control panel information about missile detection and attack directions;
- Automatic inclusion of equipment to counter a missile attack;
- Disruption of the guidance of the attacking rocket.

The structure of the Aura warning and counter-missile attack (SPRA) system includes:

- Missile attack warning equipment (APRA-1);
- Anti-missile attack equipment (APRA-2).

The principle of operation of the Aura

SPPRA : The Aura SPPRA is switched on by the crew before take-off and operates throughout the flight. APRA-1 warning equipment is in the detection mode of attacking missiles. The inclusion of APRA-1 on radiation is carried out simultaneously with the inclusion on the radiation of the airborne radar equipment (radio altimeter, weather radar) or by decision of the crew.

Upon detection of an attacking missile (at the command of the APRA-1 equipment), depending on the hemisphere of the attack, the APRA-2 counteraction equipment is turned on (before the detection of the attacking rocket, the APRA-2 equipment does not emit counteraction signals).

You can download the catalogues for all

http://defin.by/

The problem with 7.62mm gatling guns is that they are going to be spewing out an enormous number of rounds with each burst, and while that will make them rather effective against small light targets you will have to problem that anything in the line of fire will also get hammered with the rounds that miss and many of the rounds that pass straight through the target.

That is why I suggest a 40mm grenade launcher with fixed fuse rounds that detonate a forward facing fragmentation round.

HE fragmentation rounds generate lots of small penetrators that are lethal over short distances but rapidly become harmless.

A forward firing fragmentation grenade warhead concentrates the fragments in the direction of the target, but those fragments wont be lethal to people on the ground because by the time they descend to an altitude where people are they will be moved several tens of metres where their destructive effect will be very low.

In comparison a 7.62mm rifle calibre round can be lethal out to 3-4km, a small fragment from a 40mm grenade will leave the grenade at enormous velocities, but also rapidly slow down and become not dangerous in about 40-50m or so. Bursting up in the air aimed horizontally at a flying target the danger to people or things on the ground will be minimal... and you can fire that grenade launcher as much as you like.

If need be you can fire at targets on the ground... if the grenades detonate at 40m then angle the gun downwards so that troops on the ground 45m away can be fired upon and those troops will be hit with fragments to injure and kill if need be.

At 0:23 cockpit of Angolan Su-30KN.

http://mil.today/2019/Weapons5/

Grenade Launcher’s Smart Sniper Sight Turned Up at Army-2019 Forum

At the Army-2019 military forum, the representatives of Belarusian Optical & Mechanical Association (BelOMA) showed Mil.Press Today the sight 1P81 with ballistic computer and laser rangefinder for grenade launchers RPG-32 and SPG-9.

Except for the reticle with two range scales (1.5 m and 2.4 m), the 1P81 sight is equipped with the laser rangefinder precisely measuring the distance to the target. The sight also has the integrated full-featured ballistic computer.

Oleg Slipchenko, head expert at BelOMA, told Mil.Press Today that the point shooting was not only a small arms’ privilege. It is not less critical for grenade launchers as the operator often has only one ‘bull’s eye chance’.

The economic aspect is important, too. A missed grenade launch costs much higher than a small arms’ bad shot.

According to the company’s official, technological sophistication of the sights facilitates the firing process and becomes the industry trend.

"Designing of smart sights is one of development trends in the aiming equipment industry. In combat environment, the first-shot hit is a top priority for any military professional. To that end, he must define the fire mission settings. Find the target range, make up for pressure, temperature, wind, ammunition type. For that purpose, we integrated the rangefinder, the ballistic computer and the input tools into the sight", said Oleg Slipchenko.

As for the expert, the 1P81 sights were demonstrated in Jordan, where a member of the royal family tested the sight personally and highly appreciated its performance.

The sight provides for mounting of the night-vision adapter. It helps to fire under the limited visibility conditions at the distance of up to 350 meters. The adapter employs the 2G+ electronic image converter.

The sight weighs 1.5 kg, the NV adapter - 0.55 kg.

Belarusian 80-mm multiple launch rocket system "Flute"

In Minsk, an exposition of armaments and military equipment deployed during a meeting of the collegium of the State Military-Industrial Committee of Belarus held on January 31, 2020 at the territory of the AGAT-Management System OJSC, for the first time, an 80-mm Belarusian-designed flute multiple launch rocket system was demonstrated .








https://bmpd.livejournal.com/3921371.html

A smaller drone version

The artillery drone, dubbed the ‘Vistl’ (i.e. ‘Tin Whistle’), features 18 artillery launch tubes for S-5 ground-to-ground rockets, sharp Tesla Cybertruck-style angular lines, and a tracked chassis, along with a turret-mounted targeting/control camera and antenna array. The radio-controlled system is believed to have a range of up to 3.5 km, and an autonomous operating capability of 24 hours.

https://sputniknews.com/military/202005111079270503-mystery-artillery-drone-spotted-during-victory-day-parade-in-belarus--video/

Lee Ann Quann
@AnnQuann
Rare shot of BKO "Talisman" electronic countermeasure pod on a Su-22 "Fitter" of Vietnam People Air Force.

BKO "Talisman" is designed to ensure the protection of aircraft from guided missiles and air defense systems. It's developed and manufactured by Belarus.






Different model on an Indonesian Sukhoi

JohninMK wrote:Lee Ann Quann
@AnnQuann
Rare shot of BKO "Talisman" electronic countermeasure pod on a Su-22 "Fitter" of Vietnam People Air Force.

BKO "Talisman" is designed to ensure the protection of aircraft from guided missiles and air defense systems. It's developed and manufactured by Belarus.






Different model on an Indonesian Sukhoi

Good to see some export success for Belarus for once. Does anyone know the cost per Pod

Minsk has announced the display of a new domestic armored personnel carrier BTR-V2 8X8.

Belarus continues to develop its own military equipment. Another novelty was presented by the Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant (MZKT), which developed the BTR-V2 armored personnel carrier.

MZKT announced the display of the new Belarusian armored personnel carrier BTR-V2 at the MILEX-2021 exhibition, which will be held in Minsk from 23 to 26 June. As reported on the website of the State Military Industrial Committee, the armored personnel carrier is an initiative development of the enterprise in the interests of the Ministry of Defense of Belarus and in the future should replace the existing fleet of BMP-1 and BMP-2, as well as BTR-70 and BTR-80, which are in service with the Belarusian army.

The press release indicates that the Russian BTR-82A was used as a prototype for the BTR-V2, the vehicle was created taking into account the requirements for modern armored vehicles and with the maximum use of Belarusian components.

The total weight of the new vehicle is 19.900 kg, the Weichai Power WP13.480A0 diesel engine with a capacity of 480 hp with a hydro-mechanical 6-speed gearbox provides speed on the highway - up to 110 km / h, afloat – up to 10 km/h. For movement on the water, two water-jet propellers are installed. Crew three people + landing 8 people. Declared protection against small arms and WMD.

In the basic version, the armored personnel carrier is equipped with a combat module with a 30-mm 2A42 automatic gun, a paired 7.62 mm PKT machine gun and an ATGM installation. However, the armament may change depending on the customer, the installation of a remote-controlled module or other weapons is provided.

Source: Topwar

Tests of the new BM-21B BelGrad-2 MLRS are being completed in Belarus. 

Tests of the new BM-21B BelGrad-2 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) are being completed in Belarus. This is reported by the press service of JSC "2566 plant for the repair of electronic weapons".

According to the report, the tests of the prototype BM-21B BelGrad-2 MLRS began on June 1 and will last until the 18th. The task of this stage of testing is to confirm the declared characteristics. As a result, a decision will be made on putting the MLRS into service with the Belarusian army.

The unit can fire both single shots and a salvo of all types of rockets developed for the BM-21. The range of fire is 35-40 km. Control is carried out both from the cabin and from a portable remote control.

The novelty will be shown at the 10th International Exhibition of Weapons and Military Equipment MILEX-2021.

Source: Topwar 

Groza-Z1 will be presented at MILEX-2021. 

JSC "KB Radar" has completed the development and manufacture of a Groza-Z1 mobile system for protecting objects from unmanned aerial vehicles. 

The system automatically monitors the frequencies at which the most common UAVs operate. When UAVs appear, the system recognizes their signals and automatically suppresses control channels, data transmission, and navigation. As a result of the impact, the UAVs either fall, or make an emergency landing, or fly "home". In addition, an important advantage of the system is the possibility of setting up disinforming navigation interference to create a no-fly zone for UAVs. 

The detection range of drones is up to 2 km. The range of suppression of control channels and data transmission-not less than 500 m, the range of suppression of navigation-not less than 2 km, the range of setting disinforming navigation interference-up to 10 km.

The system can be installed on any vehicle chassis, which increases its mobility and ensures fast delivery to the place of application. Work on countering UAVs can be carried out both in the parking lot and while driving, which allows you to protect not only stationary objects, but also to ensure the safety of transport columns.

The Groza-Z1 system will be presented during the MILEX-2021 exhibition, which will be held in Minsk from 23 to 26 June 2021.

BTR-V2 at MILEX-2021

Strela-10 and ZSU-23-4 Shilka air defense systems at the MILEX-2021 exhibition in Minsk

Low-altitude target detection radar complex "Rosa" (with a vertical mast) and three-coordinate radar "Vostok 3D" developed by the Belarusian Design Bureau Radar

More photos of BTR-V2

A prototype of the Hunter unmanned reconnaissance and combat helicopter has been presented in Belarus

Busel M5 unmanned aerial vehicle

Burevestnik MK unmanned aerial vehicle

PV-17 pistol

ADUNOK-B2 combat module

"Barrage tube" strike unmanned aerial vehicle

Target complex based on the Berkut-BM UAV