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Kazakhstan’s state-controlled defence industry conglomerate, Kazakhstan Engineering (KE), announced a raft of agreements had been signed with Russia during the Army 2020 exhibition held in Russia, while interest from export customers was also expressed.
In a press release on 27 August, the company revealed that agreements with Russian industry and its subsidiaries would bolster localisation and joint development of helicopters, combat aircraft, and armoured vehicles.
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Kazakhstan Engineering will be developing a heating system for the Ansat helicopter, seen here at the 2019 Paris Air Show, following on from a deal signed at Army 2020. (Janes/Patrick Allen)
These included agreements between RSK MiG and KE subsidiary Tynys that would enable Tynys to manufacture components for use in overhauling aircraft domestically, with Kazakhstan operating the MiG-27 ‘Flogger’, MiG-29 ‘Fulcrum’, and MiG-31 ‘Foxhound’ aircraft. The country is also understood to be one of the few remaining operators of the MiG-27 after the Indian Air Force retired its fleet in late 2019.
Tynys also received a contract to increase its supply of components to Russia’s Aviahelp and Novosibirsk Aircraft Repair Plant (NARP) for use on the Kamov Ka-226, as well as signing an agreement with the Kazan Helicopter Plant to develop a heating system for the Russian Helicopters Ansat.
The statement also noted that Tynys had received interest from India and Iran in acquiring equipment from the firm. Tynys manufacturers a range of components such as life support equipment for aircraft, as well as components for civilian and military aircraft made by Russian and Ukrainian manufacturers: pipes, fastenings, riot shields and batons, and medical equipment.
Agreements relating to the ongoing repair, maintenance, and overhaul of Kazakhstan’s fleet of Sukhoi Su-25 ‘Frogfoot’ aircraft were also made between Russian and Kazakh industry.
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