Rostec supports military history exhibition in Singapore

Rostec supports military history exhibition in Singapore

The events are part of the celebration of the Victory Day of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War.

With the support of Rostec State Corporation in Singapore, the Center for Overseas Promotion of Russian Hi-Tech Companies and Presentation of Investment Projects hosted a series of events to celebrate the Victory Day of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War.

Nikolay Volobuyev, Chairman of the Russian-Singaporean Business Council and Deputy Director-General of Rostec State Corporation, welcomed the guests: “The 9th of May is a sacred day for all of us, a national holiday. The USSR, China, and Southeast Asian countries suffered millions of casualties during World War II. The soldiers and commanders of the Soviet army showed courage, bravery, valor, a burning feeling of love for their home country, defending our land during the Great Patriotic War and they are an example for all of us.”

Visitors can view the exhibition “Armed with Love. Artists at War,” “Women at War.  1941-1945,” take part in the “Children of War. To Remember” historical interactive event and watch the Russian feature film “Pilot.” The exhibits feature stories about performing artists who joined the regular troops of the Red Army and concert brigades who fought in the Great Patriotic War, and about the heroism of Soviet women at the front lines.

The permanent exhibition at the Center’s premises has seven functional zones, including static and digital zones, as well as AR- and VR-spaces. More than a hundred Russian high-tech companies and investment projects are presented at the exhibition, spreading across more than 800 square meters. High-tech products and services of the enterprises and organizations of Rostec State Corporation make up the major share of exhibits.

The Center for Overseas Promotion of Russian High-Tech Companies and Presentation of Investment Projects was opened by the Russian-Singapore Business Council in 2018 with the support of Rostec State Corporation and is the largest Russian permanent exhibition and negotiation area in the Asia-Pacific region.

The event was organized by the Russian-Singaporean Business Council in cooperation with the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Singapore, the Rossotrudnichestvo representative office in the Republic of Singapore, and the Russian Military Historical Society.

The thematic exposition of the exhibition will be available to visitors until the end of May and is open for the general public.

Rostec reduces development time for high-speed aircraft

Rostec reduces development time for high-speed aircraft

ORPE “Technologiya” of the Rosteс State Corporation has developed a method for measuring the parameters of radio-transparent materials used in the production of high-speed aircraft. The application of this method will reduce the time for designing and modeling products for aviation and rocketry which are exposed to high temperatures in flight.

The only technique in Russia certified by Rosstandart makes it possible to reliably determine the dielectric characteristics of structural materials at the design stage in the temperature range up to +1200 °C. This technique makes it possible to reduce the time of development work and laboratory research due to the optimal radio engineering design and modeling of radio-transparent fairings of high-speed aircraft.

“Radio-transparent fairings for high-speed aircraft experience significant thermal loads during operation. The task of designers is to ensure that the product shows the specified radio-technical characteristics in a wide temperature range. The technique for measuring parameters developed by the experts of ORPE Technologiya improves and speeds up the process of developing such equipment,” said Oleg Yevtushenko, Executive Director of Rostec.

The All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Physical, Technical, and Radio Engineering Measurements confirmed that the measurement technique complies with the established metrological requirements.

Rostec showcases “smart” acoustic target

Rostec showcases “smart” acoustic target

The Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (TsNIItochMash) of Rostec State Corporation has demonstrated the capabilities of Indicator, a “smart” acoustic target complex. The complex is designed to determine the shooting accuracy and grouping of new small arms, as well as to test sniper weapons. The complex performs on a par with its modern British and Swiss counterparts.

“The smart target consists of a frame with acoustic sensors and a computer. The complex operates using the principle of acoustic location. Its sensors pick up the shockwave produced by the bullet as it passes through the contour of the target and the computer determines where exactly the target has been hit.

“With this smart target, you can quickly and reliably determine the accuracy and grouping of your shots. The technology guarantees that the target is not triggered by ricochet bullets or pieces of soil. It also eliminates the “human” factor in test results as it has been completely excluded from the process of collecting and processing the test results. The development is already being used by a number of Russian arms manufacturers. The complex performs on a par with its newest counterparts from Switzerland and Great Britain,” commented Bekhan Ozdoyev, Industrial Director of Rostec’s armament cluster.

The target system has two versions: “Indicator-1” and “Indicator-2.” They differ in the shape of the acoustic target frame and the location of acoustic sensors.

Rostec completes development of Russia’s first power plant for Arctic offshore rigs

Rostec completes development of Russia’s first power plant for Arctic offshore rigs

Rostec’s United Engine Corporation has developed the first Russian power plant, GTA-8RM, for offshore production platforms. The unit is designed to resist extreme conditions: saltwater, storms, and freezing temperatures. The first units will supply power to the Kamennomysskoye-Sea Arctic ice-resistant platform off the coast of the Yamal Peninsula.

The power plant can run on gaseous or liquid fuel. This feature lowers operating costs and streamlines maintenance. The platform will receive four GTA-8RM units, thus the total capacity of the power plant will be 32 MW.

“Earlier, Russia had to import foreign equipment for these purposes. With our scientific and industrial competencies, we can achieve full import substitution in this segment. The power plant based on GTD-8RM power plants is the first product in the range of units that we are working on. The equipment is capable of operating in extreme conditions and will be used to supply energy to offshore ice-resistant platforms. The first delivery is slated for 2023,” First Deputy General Director of Rostec State Corporation Vladimir Artyakov said.

Rostec also develops and manufactures a range of ground-based power units of 2.5 to 25 MW capacity, including GTES-2.5 and Ural-6000 gas turbine power plants and a high-power turbine GTD-110M.

The Kamennomysskoye-Sea field was discovered in 2000. It has 535 bcm of natural gas reserves. Production is planned to start in 2025 from 42 wells.

Roscosmos and Rostec Developing Earth Observing System

Roscosmos and Rostec Developing Earth Observing System

Scientists of Russian Space Systems Holding (RSS, part of Roscosmos State Corporation) have developed a new-gen orbital observation device to support the prospective fleet of Earth remote sensing satellites (ERS). The satellite observation devices use a unique material, silicon carbide, manufactured by engineers of Rostec’s Shvabe Holding.

This domestic-originating system is being developed in cross-industry cooperation and will allow Russia to continuously monitor the Earth’s surface, providing high-resolution photos and videos. Specific materials, such as silicon carbide, help to reduce the weight and size of the spacecraft.

Silicon carbide manufactured by Lytkarino Optical Glass Factory of Rostec’s Shvabe Holding makes the body and parts of the optical circuit of the multispectral observation device, for which steel, aluminum, or titanium were previously used. The replaced material makes the device resistant to temperature fluctuations customary in space, greatly reduces the weight, and withstands even a temporary deformation of the outer shell exposed to an aggressive environment.

“Silicon carbide is one of the most promising composite materials for the aerospace industry. It has high specific stiffness, strength, and thermal conductivity. Through this, silicon carbide is the best fit to create optical devices operating under extreme temperature fluctuations, while maintaining image quality,” says Oleg Evtushenko, Rostec’s Executive Director.

Silicon carbide also allows for the installation of new imaging instruments on small satellites weighing below 120 kg. Satellites now operating in orbit have to bear as much as 500 kg of imaging instruments alone, which affects the total cost of both the satellite and its launching into orbit.

Rostec participates in the creation of a pilot zone for drone flights in St. Petersburg

Rostec participates in the creation of a pilot zone for drone flights in St. Petersburg

Fly Drone, a company in Rostec’s portfolio, is implementing a joint project with the government of St. Petersburg to create an urban air mobility pilot zone for testing drones. The infrastructure necessary for drone flights in the airspace of St. Petersburg is planned to be put in place by the summer of 2022.

The work will be carried out in partnership with the Research and Production Corporation Almaz. The corresponding agreement was signed with the Committee for Transport and the Committee for Informatization and Communications of St. Petersburg. According to the document, the parties will develop a special digital platform based on existing city services and a ground-based radar system. This will ensure safe flights of drones within the city and significantly simplify the procedure for their approval. In addition, the project will make it possible to form a database of verified airspace users.

In the future, the new digital platform will enable drone owners to offer themselves as contractors for orders placed in the system. Thus, the platform will create a market for professional drone-based services. In particular, drones can be used for aerial photography, various types of monitoring, urgent delivery of goods, as well as 3D modeling of the terrain and structures.

Fly Drone engineers will develop personalized online services for user registration, flight coordination, and liability insurance. Authorization in the system will be carried out through the Portal of Government Services. A drone owner will be able to file a flight plan application using a simplified interface and automatically receive permission from the transport committee to use the airspace. Application review is expected to take no more than one day. The integration of the developed platform into the system of digital city services of St. Petersburg is scheduled for May 2022.

“Our R&D products and competencies will help create a comfortable, safe, and absolutely legal environment for drone flights in St. Petersburg. The market for drone-based services is now emerging. Any company that manages to demonstrate the safety and availability of its technology will be in demand. We invite potential contractors and customers for such services to test them in the pilot zone. By working on this project, we are creating a highly competitive international product, which in the long run will allow our country to lead the global market,” the founders of Fly Drone say.

PJSC ALMAZ R&P Corp. will provide ground infrastructure, including the central control room of the monitoring system, a multilateration system, and a radar-optical complex for detecting low-observable low-altitude targets.