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February 6, 2019   Press release   The Central Scientific-Research Institute for Precision Machine Engineering (TSNIITOCHMASH) of Rostec Corporation has commissioned an automated line for the assembly of cartridges for underwater firearms. The new line that comes as a result of a capacity upgrade effort will be producing more than 10,000 cartridges daily.

February 8, 2019 Press release   Russian State Corporation Rostec has handed over the first batch of aviation equipment – four Ansat helicopters and four Mi-8 helicopters in medical configuration – to the country’s National Air Ambulance Service (NAAS). By 2021 Rostec will supply the NAAS with 104 Ansats and 46 Mi-8 with medical modules.  

31 January 2019 Press release   Shvabe holding company (part of Rostec) has resumed the manufacturing of MC Rubinar 10/1000 Macro, a telephoto camera lens for close-up, landscape, architectural and sports photography. It is particularly popular with amateur astronomers as it can capture clear images of the lunar surface, stars and planets of the Solar System.  

Press release 28.01.2019   Russian solutions for reducing premature infant mortality rates will be presented at Arab Health 2019, a major international medical / healthcare show scheduled for 28-31 January in Dubai.

January 24, 2019 Press release   A civilian version of the newest Russian Udav pistol complex will be produced for professional shooters participating in international-class competitions. Also the developer plans to create a civilian export version of the pistol, which will retain its power and accuracy, ergonomic design and low weight.  

Press release January 23, 2019   The Ruselectronics Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) has installed radiation-resistant equipment for refueling control at China’s Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant. The equipment was supplied as a part of construction of two new power units at the NPP. It is the first export supply of such equipment. Earlier on, Rostec already supplied its ...

Press release January 23, 2019   Ruselectronics Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) will develop a new type of non-lethal weapons that can be used by law-enforcement agencies for covert operations and counter-terrorism efforts. The system is being created on the basis of the visual and optical jammer 5P-42 Filin. The prototype will be presented in 2019.

Press release January 18, 2019   The Central Scientific–Research Institute for Precision Machine Engineering (TSNIITOCHMASH, a part of Rostec) has successfully completed testing of a new Udav pistol that should become a substitute for the Makarov pistol. Batch production of the new pistol will be launched in spring 2019.