Armées du Kazakhstan

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Historique Les forces armées du Kazakhstan se sont construites sur les ruines des forces armées soviétiques du district militaire du Turkestan, stationnées au Kazakhstan, lesquelles sont officiellement dissoutes le 30 juin 1992. Le plus gros des forces du district militaire du Turkestan constituent alors le cœur de la nouvelle Armée qui acquiert toutes les unités de la 40ème Armée (ex 32ème Armée), une partie du 17ème corps d'armée, 6 divisions terrestres, les bases logistiques, les 14° et 35° brigades aériennes, 2 brigades lance-missiles, 2 régiments d'artillerie et de nombreux autres équipements retirés de la partie occidentale de l'Oural. A celle-ci s'ajoutent les forces de défense aériennes, 3 brigades de forces aériennes mobiles et les forces d'artillerie et de missiles qui ont été séparées en branche distincte depuis le 7 mai 2003. Au milieu des années 1990, les forces terrestres du Kazakhstan inclues le 1er Corps d'armée (état-major de Semipalatinsk), avec la 68e (l'ancien 372e Red Banner Novgorod Rifle Div) division d'infanterie mécanisée (Ozek Sary, dans la province de Kyzylorda), 4 divisions d'infanterie mécanisée et un régiment de chars et de la 78e Division Tank (Ayaguz). Bien que la 68e division soit une formation d'infanterie mécanisée, elle dispose de près de 600 chars et 500 véhicules blindés de combat. La 78e division blindée avait 550 chars, 390 véhicules blindés de combat et 190 pièces d'artillerie. Le 210e Centre de formation (une ancienne division d'infanterie mécanisée) comprenant 15.000 soldats et officiers et 220 chars et 220 pièces d'artillerie, était une division renforcée. (Il a été souvent appelé la Division des Gardes selon des sources kazakhes). Organisation des Armées Le Kazakhstan maintien des forces navales en opération sur la Mer Caspienne, avec une force de 3000 hommes équipés de 12 patrouilleurs de type Almaty (4), Dauntless(1), Guardian(5), Zhuk(2) La carte militaire du Kazakhstan est composée de 4 zones de défense terrestres : La zone de défense d'Astana La zone de défense Sud à Taraz La zone de défense Est à Semipalatinsk La zone de défense Ouest à Aktobe En outre, il existe une élite militaire appelée Garde Républicaine, avec 3500 soldats (1997). Cette force fait partie de l'armée de terre. Il existe également des Commandos d'élite de l'armée, spec-ops forces de la KNB (agence de renseignement). Développements récents Depuis 2000, le Kazakhstan a fait rapidement croître la capacité de son armée. Beaucoup de systèmes proviennent encore de Russie, avec également un petit nombre de systèmes américains entré en service dans l'inventaire Kazakh. Le plus gros développement de l'Armée du Kazakhstan a été centré sur les unités blindées dans les dernières années. Depuis 1990, des unités blindées se sont développées pour atteindre jusqu'à 1600 blindés entre 2005 et 2008. Beaucoup d'entre eux sont hérités de l'ère soviétique. L'Armée Kazakhe s'est projetée pour la première fois hors de ses frontières en 2003, en détachant en Irak, 49 ingénieurs militaires au sein de la division multinationale du Centre-Sud, sous commandement US. Elle sort également de ses frontières afin de s'entrainer dans le cadre de manœuvres communes aux pays de l'Organisation de Coopération de Shangaï. En 2008, seul 0,9% de son PIB part en dépenses militaire (à comparer à 2,6% pour la France, 4% pour la Russie, les USA et la Chine et 2% en moyenne mondiale). Ce niveau correspond à l'esprit de neutralité que souhaite conserver le Kazakhstan (à comparer avec la Suisse 1% du PIB) Conscription Les citoyens âgés de 18 à 27 ans sont assujettis à la conscription. Sur les 70.000 hommes présents dans les effectifs de l'armée kazakhe, on considère qu'il y a environ 65% de militaire de carrière ou sous contrat. Un plan stratégique datant de 2007 prévoyait un passage à une armée de métier. Cependant, la crise financière et économique qui s'est installée au même moment au Kazakhstan a fait émerger le débat sur la conscription qui risque au contraire de renforcer l'ancien système de conscription afin de drainer les jeunes kazakhs sans emploi. Composition ethnique A l'indépendance les officiers des forces en stationnement au Kazakhstan étaient au trois quarts russes et les hommes du rang essentiellement kazakhs. Très rapidement les autorités kazakhes ont cherché à modifier la représentation ethnique en envoyant notamment dès 1994, 200 officiers kazakhs en formation dans les académies militaires russes sur les 480 officiers à former, ce qui été conforme aux vœux du président Nazarbaiev de composer une armée ethniquement équilibrée. Formation Il existe un Corps des cadets appelé École républicaine « Jas Oulan » qui accueille et instruit 4000 enfants dès l'âge de 12 ans. Les principales tâches de ces écoles militaires nationales consistent à dispenser un enseignement général obligatoire, inculquer les rudiments de l'éducation militaire, enseigner le respect des droits de l'homme et des libertés fondamentales, favoriser l'épanouissement de la personnalité, des talents et des capacités physiques et intellectuelles, et préparer à une vie responsable, dans un esprit de paix, de tolérance et d'égalité. Les élèves de ces écoles ne peuvent pas être impliqués dans des conflits armés ou à de quelconques activités ou hostilités à caractère militaire. A partir de 16 ans, les élèves des écoles militaires se voient dispenser des cours théoriques sur la constitution de différents types d'armes sans qu'il y ait de manipulations pratiques. Les cadets qui le souhaitent peuvent intégrer l'armée à 18 ans s'ils le souhaitent. Certains des officiers supérieurs de l'Armée kazakhe sont formés à l'étranger dont une bonne partie à l'académie militaire de WestPoint aux États-Unis et un officier à l'école militaire de Paris (2007-2008). Budget Militaire 1996 KZT 8 bn max avec 120000 hommes 2001 KZT 24 bn (USD174.66m) 2002 KZT 33.7bn (USD245.25m) 2003 KZT 41.9bn (USD304.93m) - 1% GDP 2008 0,9% du PIB

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Kazakhstan to receive four Mi-35M helos from Russia in 2018


Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

11 January 2017


Kazakhstan will receive four Mil Mi-35M ('Hind-E') combat helicopters from Russia in 2018 as part of a recently signed contract between the two countries, Russian Helicopters said in apress release on 11 January.

The Mi-35M is a modernised version of the Mi-24V assault helicopter. It was developed for the export market, but has been in Russian service since 2011. The helicopter is designed to destroy hostile armoured vehicles, provide close air support, land troops, transport cargo, and evacuate injured persons.


Kazakhstan will receive four Mil Mi-35M helicopters from Russia in 2018, according to Russian Helicopters. (Russian Air Force)

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Kazakhstan’s new Mi-35M combat helicopters conducting live-ammunition firing training

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The aviation brigade of Air Force of Kazakhstan is conducting live-ammunition firing training with new Mi-35M combat helicopters.

On the military range “Munke” of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan crews of new combat helicopters Mi-35M combat helicopters held the first flights of combat use. During live-ammunition firing training the Shturm guided anti-tank and 80mm unguided missiles launched from Mi-35M combat helicopters.

The Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan received the new Mi-35M combat helicopters from Russia at the end of 2016. The supplies of the Mi-35Ms, produced at PJSC Rostvertol, are part of strategic cooperation between the two countries and are aimed at gradual replacement of the current military helicopter fleet in Kazakhstan with modern rotorcraft.

The multirole Mi-35M attack helicopter is a comprehensive modernisation of the Mi-24V.

The Mi-35M is distinguished by its improved construction. It is equipped with the latest Klimov-produced powerful VK-2500 turboshaft engines, fibreglass main rotor blades, main rotor head with elastomeric joints, a new swashplate and X-type tail rotor. The Mi-35M’s fuselage boasts shortened stub wings and fixed landing gear.

The Mi-35M boasts enhanced flight capabilities, and can be operated at high temperatures and in mountainous terrain. The Mi-35M’s design ensures low noise levels, greater combat resilience, and reduces the workload on maintenance staff.






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Kazakhstan orders two more C295 airlifters

Gareth Jennings, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

20 April 2017


Kazakhstan has ordered a further two Airbus Defence and Space (DS) C295 transport aircraft to augment the six already delivered.


With this order for two more C295s, Kazakhstan will have received its full complement of eight aircraft by the end of the year. (Airbus DS)

The order, which was announced by the manufacturer on 20 April, covers the final two aircraft included in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in 2012. According to Airbus DS, both aircraft will be delivered in the second half of this year.

Kazakhstan acquired the C295 to replace the Soviet-era Antonov An-12BP 'Cub' fleet it inherited in the early 1990s. When the MOU with Airbus DS was signed in 2012, the central-Asian country became the first Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member to procure the C295 (Uzbekistan subsequently signed for four). Indeed, the event marked the first time that the former Soviet state had procured a fixed-wing aircraft from somewhere other than Russia or Ukraine.

The C295s are operated by the Kazakhstan Air Defence Forces (KADF) 218th Air Transport Squadron from Almaty Boraldai Airbase in the southeast of the country, near the Kyrgyzstan and Chinese borders. Other fixed-wing transports operational with the KADF comprise the Soviet-era Antonov An-12BP 'Cub', An-24 'Coke', An-26 'Curl', An-72 'Coaler', and An-2 'Colt'. The KADF has for some years now expressed an interest in purchasing between two and four Airbus DS A400M airlifters, though to date no such deal has been forthcoming.

Kazakhstan is something of an anomaly in the CIS in that it is happy enough to procure Western aircraft types rather than those produced in Russia or the former Soviet Union. Other types include the Aero L-39 Albatros jet trainer, as well as the Airbus Helicopters EC145 (H145) and Bell UH-1 Huey II helicopters.
 

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Zenit shipyard launches fourth Project 250-class patrol ship for Kazakh navy

Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

28 April 2017

Kazakhstan's Zenit shipyard has launched the fourth Kazakhstan (Project 250)-class patrol ship on order for the country's navy, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Astana.


Kazakhstan's Zenit shipyard launched the fourth Project 250-class patrol ship on order for the country's navy on 27 April. (Kazakh MoD)

Named Mangystau , the 42.2 m-long vessel, which is also locally referred to as a 'rocket artillery ship', was launched on 27 April in the northwestern Kazakh city of Uralsk in a ceremony presided over by defence minister Beibut Bakirovich Atamkulov.

Compared with first three ships of the class, which is also known as the Bars-MO class, the recently launched vessel features enhanced manoeuvring characteristics and improved combat capabilities, including systems designed to detect underwater sabotage threats, such as frogmen, and counter them, according to the MoD.

Mangystau , which has pennant number 253, is now set to head to the Caspian Sea, where it will undergo extensive trials, before being commissioned and operating in that area.

The MoD did not reveal when the vessel is set to be commissioned  

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Kazakhstan parades newly acquired UAVs

Gabriel Dominguez, London and Neil Gibson, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

10 May 2017



Astana also paraded what appears to be a Skylark I-LEX surveillance/reconnaissance UAV. Source: Kazinform


Kazakhstan displayed several newly acquired foreign-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a parade to mark the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Kazakh armed forces on 7 May: an indication of the Central Asian country's growing capabilities in this sector.

Astana revealed that it has purchased the Russian-made Special Technological Centre Orlan-10 surveillance/reconnaissance UAV. It is unclear, however, whether Kazakhstan has acquired more Orlan-10s than the two seen in the parade.


One of two Russian-built Orlan-10 surveillance/reconnaissance UAVs displayed at Kazakhstan's 7 May military parade. (Kazinform)

The 1.8 m-long UAV is shaped like a conventional monoplane and features a nose-mounted engine, shoulder-mounted wings, and a tail assembly that comprises a vertical fin and two horizontal stabilisers.

According to Jane's All the World's Aircraft: Unmanned, the Orlan-10 has a maximum take-off weight of 18 kg, a service ceiling of 5 km, an endurance of 16 h, a top speed of 150 km/h, and can carry a maximum payload of 2.5 kg.

Also paraded in Astana was a unit of the Elbit Systems Skylark I-series of surveillance/reconnaissance UAVs. Based on information published on the website of state-owned defence equipment manufacturer Kazakhstan Engineering, the unit displayed was most likely the Skylark I-LEX.

This man-portable UAV has a wingspan of 3 m, a maximum take-off weight of 7.5 kg, an endurance of up to 3 h, a service ceiling of 4.5 km, and an operational range of 40 km, according to Jane's All the World's Aircraft: Unmanned .

A senior Kazakh official told journalists in September 2016 that the country had reached an agreement with Israel to jointly produce UAVs under licence in Astana, with Elbit Systems Skylark and Hermes UAVs expected to be produced from 2017.


The Kazakh military also paraded two units of the Chinese-built Wing Loong UAV. (BNews.kz)

The Kazakh military also paraded the two units of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Wing Loong strike-capable reconnaissance UAV it purchased in 2016.

Discussions relating to this acquisition are understood to have begun in 2012, with a delegation of Kazakh military officials observing operation of the Wing Loong in China in August 2014.
   

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Kazakh navy commissions first Project 10750E minesweeper

Gabriel Dominguez, London and Michele Capeleto, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

05 June 2017

Kazakhstan's navy has commissioned its first Russian-built Lida (Project 10750E)-class mine countermeasure (MCM) vessel.

Named Alatau, the 32 m-long vessel entered service with the Kazakh Naval Forces (KNF) during a ceremony held on 1 June in Aktau, a city located on the east bank of the Caspian Sea, according to statement by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Astana.

The Project 10750E class, which is operated by a crew of 14, has a full load displacement of 169 tonnes, an overall beam of 6.9 m, a draught of 1.8 m, a top speed of 11 kt, and a standard range of 550 n miles, according to Jane's Fighting Ships.

Built by Russia's Sredne-Nevsky Shipyard (SNSZ), Alatau is the first of what may become a class of two new minesweepers for the KNF. The second one was reportedly under negotiation, but procurement of the ship may be postponed due to a decline in oil prices since 2015.

The KNF's new MCM vessel, which will be based on the Caspian Sea, is equipped with an AK-306 cannon, a Diez-1750E command-and-control system, Teledyne Reson SeaBat minehunting sonar, and an ECA Group Unmanned Mine Counter Measure Integrated System (UMIS), among other things.

The UMIS consists of the A9-M autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), K-STER identification and mine disposal vehicles, and a single multifunction console integrating the mission management software suite.

The system is designed to cover MCM operations ranging from the initial seabed survey, through target detection and classification, down to final identification and neutralisation.


The MCM vessel Alatau (seen here in 2015) entered service with the KNF on 1 June. (SNSZ)
 

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Kazakhstan’s Air Forces receives new C295 military transport aircraft

By Colton Jones - Nov 26, 2017 | France , Kazakhstan


C-295 military transport aircraft of Kazakhstan’s Air Forces

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The Kazakh Air and Air Defence Forces on 24 November received the new C295 military transport aircraft, the press service of the Kazakh Defense Ministry reports.

Earlier, the Air Force of Kazakhstan has already received an aircraft of this type from the total number ordered. By 2018 the military fleet of Kazakhstan will have been equipped with a total of 8 C295 aircraft. In addition to the aircraft, the contract also includes deliveries for spares and a support package.

The C295 is a multirole transport aircraft in the light and medium segment. It can perform armed and ground intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations using a multi-mission radar. The plane can also be modified to carry weapons.

The aircraft is a multi-functional military cargo plane with the flying range of 5,500km and the cargo capacity of 9 tons or 73 militarymen. It can be re-equipped into a medical plane for transportation of 41 injured persons.





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Kazakhstan receives special forces Arlans

Charles Forrester - IHS Jane's Defence Industry

13 December 2017


Kazakhstan’s special forces have received specially modified Arlan MRAP vehicles.
Source: Paramount Group


Kazakhstan has received a special forces version of the Arlan mine-resistant, ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles from local joint venture firm Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE), Paramount Group said on 13 December.

According to the company, the special forces variants include a range of additional auxiliary equipment, including communications suites, roof-mounted wire cutting blades, a hydraulically mounted barricade-breaker blade, night vision equipment, infra-red cameras, and GPS. The barricade-breaker blade is operated from the driver station inside the vehicle.

In addition, the vehicles have required additional winterisation equipment due to the harsh climate experienced in Kazakhstan. This has entailed additional heating of the crew cabin; changing the required specification for fluids, fuels, and lubricants to withstand temperatures ranging from -50°C to +50°C; and heated ballistic windows.

Paramount Group has said the KPE joint venture has now started on the next “large order” for Arlans by Kazakhstan, with further deliveries expected in 2018.

KPE’s facility in the Kazakh capital Astana was established in 2013, before production of the Arlan began in 2015. At its opening, the facility aimed to create 150 jobs and achieve a capacity for the production of 200 vehicles per year.

The first vehicles were delivered to the Kazakh Ministry of Defence in August 2016, with other users including Kazakh law enforcement agencies.

The Arlan is based on Paramount Group’s Marauder MRAP vehicle, localised for the extreme weather conditions experienced in Kazakhstan. The Arlan is designed to carry 10 personnel and can also be used for fire-support operations or anti-missile launcher missions.

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Kazakh Air Force receives new Su-30SM fighters from Russia


by Dylan Malyasov  -  28, December, 2017  

 
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The Air Force of Kazakhstan has received two new Su-30SM multirole fighter aircraft from Russia, according to local media reports.

The Sukhoi Su-30SM, fighter aircrafts have been delivered to the aviation base in Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan from Irkutsk, Russia.

“Today, the aviation fleet of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan has received modern high maneuverable Su-30 SM fighters. This increases the capacity of Kazakhstan’s Air Forces. In addition, the flying squad is able to reach higher level of competence thanks to technical characteristics of the aircraft. Su-30 SM will significantly increase the security of the Kazakhstani airspace. Thanks to the President of Kazakhstan and the Commander in Chief of the Air forces Nursultan Nazarbayev, Kazakhstani Army strengthens year after year obtaining modern equipment and enhancing the professionalism of the military personnel,” Major General Nurlan Ormanbetov of the Kazakhstan Air Forces said.

A first batch of four Su-30SM jets was delivered to Kazakhstan in May 2015 as part of agreements reached earlier between Kazakh and Russian defenсe ministries.

The multirole Su-30SM can be deployed in counter-air strikes, counter-land and counter-sea missions. It can conduct electronic counter-countermeasures and early warning tasks. The aircraft also acts as a command-and-control platform within a fleet of combat aircraft performing joint missions.




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Kazakhstan receives refurbed Su-25 ground attack aircraft

by Dylan Malyasov - 6, January, 2018




The first batch of refurbed Su-25 ground attack aircraft arrived in Kazakhstan from Belarus, said the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Last year, the “558 Aircraft Repair Plant” signed a contract to overhaul twelve Su-25 aircraft for Kazakhstan. At the beginning of 2018, another 3 Su-25 aircraft will arrive in the Kazakhstan Air Force after major repairs.

Nowadays “558 ARP” JSC proved to be a reliable partner in aircraft repair, upgrade and production of parts and components. Quality and reliability brand of the enterprise has gained wide recognition in over 30 countries of Europe, Asia, Middle East, South America and Africa.

The Su-25 is a close-support aircraft, known by the Nato reporting name Frogfoot, is manufactured by the Sukhoi Design Bureau Joint Stock Company, based in Moscow, and the Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association of Novosibirsk, Russia.

Currently, the Kazakh Air Force has 12 Su-25 attack aircraft and two Su-25UBs, transferred from the Russian Air Force in the late 1990s.



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Kazakhstan plans to acquire additional Su-30SM fighter aircraft, says report

Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

08 March 2018


Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) is planning to procure additional Sukhoi Su-30SM multirole fighter aircraft from Russia, according to a 6 March report by Russian news agency TASS.

“Within the framework of the agreement on military-technical co-operation with the Russian Federation in 2018, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan plans to conclude a contract for the supply of Su-30SM multirole aircraft, and until 2020 it has planned to purchase [additional] Su-30SM aircraft and Mi-35 helicopters,” the MoD in Astana told TASS without providing further details or the number of additional aircraft to be procured.

In February 2015 Kazakhstan Air Defence Forces (KADF) commander Major General Nurlan Ormanbetov had announced that his country would procure the Sukhoi Su-30SM aircraft to recapitalise its Soviet-era fighter force.

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Kazakhstan marks Defenders’ Day with massive military parade
By Dylan Malyasov 7, May, 2018


Kazakhstan held military parade dedicated to the Homeland Defender’s Day at the training ground of the Otar military base in the Zhanbyl region.

On this day in 1992, commander-in-chief Nursultan Nazarbayev signed the order on establishment of the national armed forces.

The military parade took place at the military base Otar in Kordai district, Jambyl region on this day. The commander-in-chief arrived at the site by a helicopter in company of Defense Minister Saken Jasuzakov.

Around 3,000 servicemen, 300 military vehicles, 40 planes participated in the parade.

The parade was hosted by the Commander-in-Chief of Kazakh Armed Forces, President Nursultan Nazarbayev. In his speech, the Head of State said that by 2020, the necessary amount of funds from the country’s GDP will be allocated for defense purposes. A highly mobile Special Operations Forces and Territorial Defense Forces were created in order to effectively respond to new threats and security challenges.



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KADEX 2018: Kazakhstan orders new batch of Su-30SM fighters

by Dylan Malyasov - 24, May, 2018

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Photo by PJSC "United Aircraft Corporation"


PJSC “United Aircraft Corporation” has received a contract to supply Su-30SM Su-30SM ‘Flanker-H’ combat aircraft for Kazakhstan Air Defence Forces (KADF), according to a 24 May report by the company.

“During the KADEX 2018 Kazspecexport and Irkut Corporation signed a contract to supply of a new batch of Su-30SM to Kazakhstan. The modern Russian fighters will join the fleet of another Su-30SM, which since 2015 have been successfully armed by the Air Defense Force of the Republic of Kazakhstan,” told PJSC “United Aircraft Corporation”.

The fighters will replenish the existing fleet of similar combat vehicles used by the Air Defense Force of Kazakhstan since 2015. Kazakhstan received four such aircraft in 2015, according to media reports.

The two-seat multi-purpose Su-30SM super-maneuverable fighter, which can carry a broad range of air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles as well as bombs, represents one of the most advanced modifications of the SU-30 family.

The various modifications of the Su-30 have already become the bestseller of Rosoboronexport, Russia’s sole state intermediary for the export and import of military and dual-use products, technologies and services, according to the country’s state conglomerate Rostec.



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Kazakhstan orders four more Mi-35 helicopters from Russia

Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

30 May 2018


Kazakhstan has ordered four more Mil Mi-35 combat helicopters similar to this one (seen here in Russian service).
Source: Russian Aerospace Forces


Kazakhstan has ordered four more Mil Mi-35M (‘Hind-E’) combat helicopters from Russia, according to a 29 May statement by the TASS news agency.

“A new contract for four Mi-35 helicopters has been signed this year,” Vladimir Drozhzhov, the deputy head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Co-operation, was quoted by the media outlet as saying, without giving any details about the value of the contract or the expected delivery date of the platforms.

As all Mi-24s are understood to have been withdrawn from service, the Kazakhstan Air Defence Forces are quickly moving to address the gap in rotary-wing combat capability by obtaining Mil Mi-35M platforms. According to Jane's World Air Forces , the first four Mi-35s were delivered to Kazakhstan in late 2016, with another four scheduled for arrival by the end of 2018 as part of a contract signed with Russian Helicopters in 2017.

The recent announcement comes after Kazakhstan ordered another batch of Sukhoi Su-30SM multirole fighters from Russia during the KADEX 2018 defence exhibition in Astana, with the TASS news agency quoting Yuri Slyusar, the president of Irkut Corporation’s parent company, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), as saying that the deal is for the delivery of eight Su-30SM platforms.

According to TASS, the Central Asian country also ordered a battalion of Buk-M2E self-propelled surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems during the exhibition.

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Kazakhstan receives first Y-8 military transport aircraft from China


Sep 23, 2018




The National Guard of the Republic of Kazakhstan has received its first Y8F200W military transport aircraft from China.

According to Kazakhstan’s source, the National Guard has received into service the first of 8 ordered Chinese-made Y8F200W military transport aircraft.

The aircraft is built by the Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation at its facility in Hanzhong, Shaanxi province. The Y8F200W modification is different from basic version elongated by 2.2 m fuselage.


The new aircraft is the iteration of a family of aircraft that began with the Soviet-made Antonov An-12 ‘Cub’, which first flew in 1957.

The Y8F200W is a medium-size and medium-range transport aircraft that can take off on gravel or snow-covered runways with an altitude within 3,000 meters above the sea level. It is using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings and was designed specifically to transport troops and equipment.

The Shaanxi Y8 roughly comparable to the United States’ Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules.

The aircraft maker has exported the Y-8 series aircraft to more than 3 countries (some source reported about 10 countries) and regions since 1980s.



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Le Kazakhstan dispose d'une force aérienne assez développée composé principalement de chasseurs lourds russes .. une armée méconnue vu le rôle trop pacifique que joue le Kazakhstan sur l’échiquier diplomatique régionale et mondiale ..

Impressionnante le Su30SM





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Mi8Mt

Wing Loong


EC145


Mi35M

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Kazakhstan receives four new Su-30SM fighter jets

Dec 27, 2018



The Kazakhstan Air Defense Forces (KADF) has received a four new Sukhoi Su-30SM multirole fighter aircraft from Russia, according to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Defense.

“Within the framework of the agreement on military-technical co-operation with the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan received next shipment newest Su-30SM multirole aircraft,“ – according to a 25 December statement.

The new multirole fighter aircraft are set to supplement the fleet of Su-30Ms already in service with the Kazakhstan Air Defence Forces (KADF).

The Su-30SM is manufactured by Sukhoi Design Bureau mainly for Russia’s Air Force. It is an advanced model of the Su-30MK combat aircraft series. In addition to Kazakhstan and Russia, the armed forces of Algeria, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Uganda, Venezuela and Vietnam utilise aircraft of Su-30MK series.

Kazakhstan has eight Su-30SMs in its inventory as of now. Earlier it was reported that the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan plans to acquire a total of 36 Su-30SM aircraft by 2020.

Kazakhstan bought its first batch of the Su-30SM in 2015 as part of agreements concluded earlier between the defense ministers of the two countries.

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Kazakhstan to assemble Mil Mi-8AMT and Mi-171 helicopters under licence

Dmitry Fediushko, Moscow - Jane's Defence Weekly

22 January 2019


Moscow and Astana have agreed to launch the assembly of Mil Mi-8AMT and Mi-171 ‘Hip-H’ helicopters in Kazakhstan following the signing of a related memorandum of understanding (MOU) in 2017.

A contract was signed on 18 January between Russian Helicopters, Kazakhstan Engineering, and Kazakh firm Aircraft Repair Plant No 405 (ARP 405) that will see 45 kit versions of the helicopters delivered to Kazakhstan until 2025 for local assembly, a representative of Russian state holding company Rostec told Jane’s .

The contract will see Russian Helicopters certify the assembly line in Kazakhstan, assist the country in providing through-life support (TLS) for the assembled platforms, and deliver training for personnel.

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Kazakhstan orders additional C295 transport aircraft

Mar 22, 2019


Photo by Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan


The European aerospace giant Airbus has announced that Kazakhstan ordered additional C295 transport aircraft.

The aerospace giant reported the Border Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan has signed a firm order for one C295 medium transport aircraft.

Through this new agreement, which includes training, spares and ground support equipment, the overall C295 fleet operating in Kazakhstan will increase to nine aircraft.

The new C295, in transport configuration, will play a vital role in border control activities and homeland security operations due to its demonstrated reliability and cost efficiency in operation at low temperatures.

With this new order, the Border Service of Kazakhstan becomes the 31st operator of the C295 and brings the total number of orders up to 13 aircraft in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

The Airbus C295 is a tactical airlifter in the light and medium segment. It is robust and reliable but also highly versatile in terms of the number of different missions it can perform.

https://defence-blog.com/news/kazakhstan-orders-additional-c295-transport-aircraft.html

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Kazakhstan takes delivery of Arlan vehicles

Charles Forrester, London - Jane's Defence Weekly

27 November 2019


Kazakhstan has taken delivery of another batch of Arlan MRAP vehicles, seen here in 2018. Source: KPE


The Kazakh Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of another batch of Arlan mine-resistant, ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles, manufacturer Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) announced on 26 November.

Details of the number of vehicles delivered was not disclosed, although the company noted that the vehicles have had changes to crew ergonomics based on user feedback, as well as upgrades to the heating and air-conditioning systems. The vehicles are also fitted with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) air filtration systems that allow for operation in contaminated environments for several hours.

The Arlan is based on Paramount Group's Marauder 4×4 MRAP but adapted to local requirements for operations in extreme heat and cold. In addition to the air-conditioning system, the vehicle has a pre-start engine heating system to allow the vehicle to be started in extremely cold temperatures down to -50°C.

According to KPE's latest release, the vehicle has attained 72% Kazakh content in production and through-life support. Kazakh-made subsystems on the Arlan include electro-optics and remote weapons stations manufactured by a joint venture between Turkey's Aselsan and Kazakhstan Engineering, as well as locally made radios. KPE also has an in-house design bureau to respond to customer feedback and requirements.

The Kazakh military received its first Arlans in August 2016, with a special forces variant being delivered in late 2017

https://www.janes.com/article/92862/kazakhstan-takes-delivery-of-arlan-vehicles