Russian Expo Arms

Russian Expo Arms is the international exhibition of arms, military equipment and ammunition that is regularly held in Nizhny Tagil, Russia since 1999.

According to organizers, the event is dedicated to "active innovative policy of the enterprises of the defense and industrial complex, adoption of advanced technology are guarantees of success of modernization and creation of samples of armament and military equipment, and perspective view of Armed Forces of Russia."

The venue of the exhibit is the Staratel test range at Nizhny Tagil Institute of Metal Testing (NTIIM). The main exhibitor is the Nizhny Tagil-based Uralvagonzavod machinery plant, one of the largest scientific and industrial complexes in Russia and the largest main battle tank manufacturer in the world. In recent years, the core products presented at the event are modifications of T-90, most advanced Russian series tank.

The 8th exhibit is held on September 8–11, 2011. Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin, Sverdlovsk Oblast governor Alexander Misharin and many other top officials are going to attend the event. About 300 Russian and international arms manufacturers are participating with around 2,5 thousand products.

Russia Arms Expo 2013 (RAE 2013)
September 25 – 28, 2013 RAE 2013 will bring together all major stakeholders in the field of global military cooperation for a series of insightful debates and vivid introductions of cutting-edge military equipment.

The Exhibition seeks to promote Russian military equipment, arms and ammunition to both domestic and foreign markets, expand the range of foreign partners, demonstrate the latest achievements of the Russian and foreign manufacturers, develop business contacts between producers and buyers of the military equipment, weapons and ammunition from around the world.

Russia Arms EXPO 2013 features

 * The largest international exhibition of military products held under the patronage of the Government of the Russian Federation
 * Intensive conference programme
 * Unique opportunities for demonstration of combat and operational capabilities of the military equipment
 * Over 400 exhibitors from 50 countries

Areas covered by the Exhibition

 * Military equipment and its components
 * Weapons and their components
 * Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs) of aeroplane, helicopter and balloon types
 * Ammunition and its components. Firing of self-propelled, field, tank, anti-tank, anti-aircraft, naval and airborne artillery
 * Logistical equipment, resources and assets
 * Simulators and technical training resources
 * Equipment for railway troops