Project 12700 Alexandrit coastal minesweeper
Rosoboronexport JSC (part of the Rostec State Corporation) presented the latest models of Russian naval equipment and coastal surveillance and defence systems to foreign customers during the tenth anniversary of International Maritime Defence Show (IMDS 2021). “Rosoboronexport is a longstanding exhibitor and sponsor at the International Maritime Defense Show. Therefore, as one of the pioneers, we are very pleased to note that the show has grown qualitatively and ranked well amongt the world’s leading exhibitions,” stated Alexander Mikheev, Director General of Rosoboronexport. “Rosoboronexport has invited delegations from more than 70 countries to IMDS 2021 and we expect a strong incentive to develop military-technical cooperation with partners in the naval segment. Today, the company’s order portfolio in this segment stands at about $5.5 billion. It includes contracts for the supply and joint construction of ships and submarines, the supply of various weapons for them and coastal support equipment, as well as infrastructure projects.” Rosoboronexport’s exhibits at IMDS reflected the main needs of the present-day market, guiding potential customers towards the purchase the most in-demand products. Scale models of the Project 636 large dieselelectric submarine, Project 20382 Tigr class corvette, Project 677E Amur 1650 diesel-electric submarine, and the Rubezh-ME coastal defence missile system were on display at the company’s stand. The latest Russian naval equipment, whose export versions Rosoboronexport is offering to its partners in the world market, were also showcased at the Passenger Port of St. Petersburg within the Show.
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Project 22800 corvette (export version–Project 22800E Karakurt-E) is comparable in firepower to a frigate and equipped with the Club-N integrated missile system and the Pantsir-ME multi-channel anti-aircraft gun/missile system. Rubezh-ME coastal defence missile system enables a single launcher vehicle to search and engage a target by integrating weapon and target designation subsystems into a single platform. A strike group consisting of up to eight launcher vehicles can also be formed. Project 677 diesel-electric submarine (export version– Project 677E Amur-1650) belongs to the latest generation of submarines and incorporates the most advanced technologies and materials. Its ammunition load includes Club-S missiles capable of engaging enemy ships and land targets, as well as torpedoes with a firing range of up to 50 kilometers. Project 22350 multi-purpose frigate (export version–Project 22356) is a high-tech warship of the latest generation, perfectly adapted for operations in the far sea and ocean zone. Its armament suite includes a Club-N integrated missile system and a 130-mm A-192M gun system with a range of 22 km. Air defence is provided by a Rif-M multi-channel SAM system firing two types of medium-and shortrange missiles, as well as by two Palma close-in weapon systems (CIWS). Project 12700 Alexandrit coastal minesweeper (export version–Project 12701) is equipped with a state-of-theart mine countermeasures system to search and neutralise mines.