ARMY2018

ARMY2018 International Military-Technical Forum

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The Defence Ministry of the Russian Federation held the ARMY 2018 International Military and Technical Forum in August 2018 where hundreds of thousands of visitors and many military delegations from around the world attended.

This well organised event took place at the Patriot Park Expo Centre in Kubinka, 50km west of Moscow and combines a massive exhibition of military hardware and dynamic demonstration of military equipment.

During ARMY 2018, more than 200 pieces of equipment were demonstrated  at different sites daily. We visited the Kubinka Airfield for the aviation displays and the Alabino Military Training Ground for the ground forces demonstrations.

The demonstrations showed off some of the best in Russian hardware. There were the full range of aircraft on display at the Kubinka Air Base from the Tu-95 Bear to the Su-34 Fighters. Basically everything the Russian Aerospace Forces flies was there except for the Su-57 and Su-35. At the Alabino range, the latest equipment in active service was showcased. These includes the T-90M MBTs, BMP-1AM IFVs, ZSU-23-4M AA vehicle and the TOS-1 MRLS.

ARMY2019 will be held on 25-30 Jun 2019
http://www.rusarmyexpo.com/

 

Here are some of the photos we captured during our two day visit. This is a massive event and the scale of it is not matched anywhere else in the world. Only in Russia!

 

01. Monument of Marshal Zhukov at Patriot Park Expo Centre01. Monument of Marshal Zhukov at Patriot Park Expo Centre

 

02. Main entrance to the exhibition halls of ARMY201802. Main entrance to the exhibition halls of ARMY2018

 

03. T-15 Armata Infantry Fighting Vehicle with 57mm Cannon and ATM 9M120 "Ataka"03. T-15 Armata Infantry Fighting Vehicle with 57mm Cannon and ATM 9M120 “Ataka”

 

04. Mobile ballistic missle launcher 15U168 Topol.04. Mobile ballistic missle launcher 15U168 Topol

 

05. Static display T-80A Main Battle Tank05. Static display T-80A Main Battle Tank

 

06. A lady visitor at the ARMY2018 exhibition06. A lady visitor at the ARMY2018 exhibition

 

07. Visitors take photos with the Mi-35 Hind07. Visitors take photos with the Mi-35 Hind

 

08_DSC_239808. Almost every Russian made UAV was on display. Here is the Eleron-3SV Remote surveillance system.

 

09. Russian soldier watches over static tank displays at the Alabino Live Firing Range.09. Russian soldier watches over static tank displays at the Alabino Live Firing Range.

 

10. Children checks out the static display tanks after the live firing demonstrations at the Alabino Live Firing Range.10. Children checks out the static display tanks after the live firing demonstrations at the Alabino Live Firing Range.

 

11. 9A52-4 ‘Tornado-G’ 122/220 mm MLRS firing a salvo11. 9A52-4 ‘Tornado-G’ 122/220 mm MLRS firing a salvo

 

12. TOS-1A Heavy Flame Thrower System moving into position for firing12. TOS-1A Heavy Flame Thrower System moving into position for firing

 

13. The first 220mm rocket leaves the TOS-1A covered in smoke and dust13. The first 220mm rocket leaves the TOS-1A covered in smoke and dust

 

14. Tank crew of the T-80E1 MBT readying for the demonstration14. Tank crew of the T-80E1 MBT readying for the demonstration

 

15. T-90S MBT with its crew ready to roll out 15. T-90S MBT with its crew ready to roll out

 

16. T-80E1 MBT makes an emergency stop during the tank ballet performance16. T-80E1 MBT makes an emergency stop during the tank ballet performance

 

17. Kamov Ka-29 "Helix-B" Assualt Transport helicopter on static display at the Patriot Park Expo Centre17. Kamov Ka-29 “Helix-B” Assualt Transport helicopter on static display at the Patriot Park Expo Centre

 

18. Main entrance to the Air Forces Demo Cluster at Kubinka Airfield18. Main entrance to the Air Forces Demo Cluster at Kubinka Airfield

 

19. Dark clouds above the Tu-160 "White Swan"19. Dark clouds above the Tu-160 “White Swan”

 

20. Tupolev Tu-160 "White Swan" strategic bomber and one of the crew member at static display20. Tupolev Tu-160 “White Swan” strategic bomber and one of the crew member at static display

 

21. Tupolev Tu-95mc strategic bomber is the latest version of the "Bear" that has been in service with the Russian Air Force since 195721. Tupolev Tu-95mc strategic bomber is the latest version of the “Bear” that has been in service with the Russian Air Force since 1957

 

22. Tupolev Tu-22m3 "Backfire" swing wing strategic bomber in its latest upgraded form22. Tupolev Tu-22m3 “Backfire” swing wing strategic bomber in its latest upgraded form

 

23. Ilysushin Il-38n Anti Submarine aircraft23. Ilysushin Il-38n Anti Submarine aircraft

 

24. Beriev A-50u Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft24. Beriev A-50u Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft

 

25. Carrier-based multirole fighter Mikoyan MiG-29k "Fulcrum" with wings folded25. Carrier-based multirole fighter Mikoyan MiG-29k “Fulcrum” with wings folded

 

26. Modernised Kamov Ka-27m "Helix" multipurpose helicopter of the Russian Navy26. Modernised Kamov Ka-27m “Helix” multipurpose helicopter of the Russian Navy

 

27. Pilot of the Ka-27m Helix helicopter27. Pilot of the Ka-27m Helix helicopter

 

28. Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-24m "Fencer" all weather attack aircraft28. Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-24m “Fencer” all weather attack aircraft

 

29. Russian Air Force Mikoyan MiG-31bm "Foxhound" interceptor29. Russian Air Force Mikoyan MiG-31bm “Foxhound” interceptor

 

30. Base personnel in Kubinka Airfield going around taking pictures of the event30. Base personnel in Kubinka Airfield going around taking pictures of the event

 

31. One of the many young soldiers standing guard around the aircrafts in the static display area31. One of the many young soldiers standing guard around the aircrafts in the static display area

 

32. Infraed Red Search and Track sensor of the MiG-29k "Fulcrum"32. Infraed Red Search and Track sensor of the MiG-29k “Fulcrum”

 

33. A soldier on grass cutting duty as a pair of MiG-29s of the Swifts Aerobatic Team takes off33. A soldier on grass cutting duty as a pair of MiG-29s of the Swifts Aerobatic Team takes off

 

34. Mirror pass performed by the MiG-29s of the Swifts34. Mirror pass performed by the MiG-29s of the Swifts

 

35. Six ship formation of the Swifts as they overfly the Kubinka Airfield35. Six ship formation of the Swifts as they overfly the Kubinka Airfield

 

36. A pair of Russian Knights Su-27sm "Flankers" take off with full afterburning to begin their display sequence36. A pair of Russian Knights Su-27sm “Flankers” take off with full afterburning to begin their display sequence

 

37. Diamond formation of the four Russian Knights Su-27sm "Flankers"37. Diamond formation of the four Russian Knights Su-27sm “Flankers”

 

38. Russian Air Force Su-34 "Fullback" fighter bomber performs a vertical climb38. Russian Air Force Su-34 “Fullback” fighter bomber performs a vertical climb

 

39. Su-34 "Fullback" taxiing back to flight line after its performance39. Su-34 “Fullback” taxiing back to flight line after its performance

 

40. Russian Air Force Su-30sm "Flanker" aerial display40. Russian Air Force Su-30sm “Flanker” aerial display

 

41. Russian Air Force Su-30sm "Flanker" performs a low level fly past41. Russian Air Force Su-30sm “Flanker” performs a low level fly past

 

42. Chutes deployed as the Su-30sm "Flanker" turns of the runway after landing42. Chutes deployed as the Su-30sm “Flanker” turns of the runway after landing

 

43. Yakovlev Yak-130 demonstration aircraft pulls up during its aerial display performance43. Yakovlev Yak-130 demonstration aircraft pulls up during its aerial display performance

 

44. Four ship formation of Mi-28n "Night Stalker" of the Golden Eagles Helicopter Aerobatics display team.44. Four ship formation of Mi-28n “Night Stalker” of the Golden Eagles Helicopter Aerobatics display team.

 

45. Frontal view of the Mi-28n "Night Stalker" attack helicopter45. Frontal view of the Mi-28n “Night Stalker” attack helicopter

 

46. Side view of the Mi-28n "Night Stalker" attack helicopter46. Side view of the Mi-28n “Night Stalker” attack helicopter

 

47. Kamov Ka-52 "Alligator" side profile showing the huge 30mm cannon and rocket pod47. Kamov Ka-52 “Alligator” side profile showing the huge 30mm cannon and rocket pod

 

48. Kamov Ka-52 "Alligator" performing one of the most amazing helicopter displays ever.48. Kamov Ka-52 “Alligator” performing one of the most amazing helicopter displays ever.

 

49. A Russian Knights Su-27sm "Flanker" lands on the runway as they complete their aerial display performance.49. A Russian Knights Su-27sm “Flanker” lands on the runway as they complete their aerial display performance.

 

50. Salute to the crowd as a Russian Kinght taxis past ending the aerial demonstrations50. Salute to the crowd as a Russian Kinght taxis past ending the aerial demonstrations

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