JSC Defense systems is a
Russia
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Belarus
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air defense
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system manufacturer.
Overview
The company was formed on January 23, 1996 as a joint venture under a Russia-Belarus intergovernmental agreement. It consists of 38 subsidiaries in both countries.
The company focuses on upgrading
S-125 (SA-3) SAM systems to the modern
Pechora-2M and
Pechora-2A variants, and on the production of
S-300PMU air defense systems.
In addition, JSC Defense Systems produces the ''Phoenix'' optronic round-scan target detection system, and the
P-18 and
Kama–N radars. The company also provides a wide range of services for foreign customers on maintenance and repair of ADMS means both in Russia and on the territory of the customer.
The company currently produces about 15-17 Pechora-2M systems each year. Some Russian media sources have reported that the portfolio of 2009-2011 export orders for Pechora-2M and Pechora-2A SAM systems totaled 200 units, including 70 for Egypt.
Missiles
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S-125 Neva/Pechora (SA-3 "Goa")
References
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External links
Defense Systems company website
Defence companies of Russia
Manufacturing companies of Belarus
Manufacturing companies established in 1996
1996 establishments in Belarus
1996 establishments in Russia
Oboronprom
Belarus–Russia relations