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Many Russian companies participated as
part of the Rosboronexport pavilion. Among the participants was
Electro Machina, state company, which demonstrated advanced systems
for tank upgrading, including the
Shtora-1 system, believed
to be part of the Indian T-90 program. KBP presented an active
armor protection solutions, including the Drozd. Other
modernization programs are offered for the Russian
BMP-3 by
Kurganmashzavod. Further upgrading options were discussed by
Mahindra, which is collaborating with Kinetics for the integration
of Climate Control Systems (CCS) and Life Support Systems (LSS)
for the new T-90 tank and BMP-2.Other
improvements proposed include the installation of missile/gun
systems such as the
Kuliver, on troop carriers such as the BTR-80
and BMP series vehicles. This turret combines the firepower of the
2A27 automatic gun with the range and long range precision of the
Kornet-E missile
The Russian Artem company displayed
the COMBAT anti-tank laser beam riding missile, which can be fired
through the 125mm gun of the T-80UD, T-84, T-72AG, B and C models.
 A modernization program for T series
tanks was also highlighted by KBP. The improvements enable
day/night operation at extended range, firing of ammunition and
missiles on the move, automatic tracking which improves target
handling by 3 – 6 times, compared to manual track - and improved
gunnery techniques. The system includes an improved the fire control
system, gun stabilization and ballistic computer, and installation
of separate gunner and commander's sights. The introduction of new
optics enable the use of gun fired laser beam riding anti-tank
missiles, such as the 9M117M1 missile (for 115mm guns) and 9M119M
missile (for 125mm guns). The missiles use semi automatic
line of sight (SACLOS) Radio Frequency (RF) guidance
and can hit targets at maximum range of 5 – 6km penetrating up to
950mm of ballistic steel. Previous versions of this munitions
included the 9K112 Kobra (also designated AT-8 Songster NATO
code).
 Another laser guided system displayed here was the
Lahat, designed by IAI/MBT. This laser homing
projectile can be
fired at targets designated by the firing tank or any other source
(UAV, infantry or helicopter) therefore, enabling the firing
platform to disengage immediately after firing. Lahat can hit
targets well beyond the range of conventional tank ammunition.
The new missile recently passed field tests and live firing from
Arjun tanks in India, and IAI has signed
an agreement for local production of the missile. The Indian Army expects to take
delivery of all 124 Arjun units on order, by early 2006.Lahat missiles
are designed for 105 and 120mm guns, and can also be accommodated
with 125mm guns. The system was displayed in the tank gun
configuration, as well as in its a lightweight quad launcher,
which can be carried on ground vehicles, helicopters, as well as
light aircraft or UAVs. |
