A domestically produced universal amphibious armored vehicle
was presented in Astana. Defense Minister Ruslan Zhaksylykov was briefed on the
technical specifications of the Terrex 2-Barys-A, which features an 8x8 wheel
configuration. He was also informed about the vehicle’s capabilities, including
the ability to overcome various obstacles, including water barriers, in extreme
conditions. The vehicle can reach speeds of up to 90 km/h and is equipped with
a combat system featuring weapons of various calibers. Production will take
place at a domestic military plant.
«With these advancements, we are confident that the army’s
combat capability will be enhanced. Of course, there is still a long way to go
in testing the vehicle. It will undergo military trials under the most
challenging conditions, in both winter and summer, across all regions of
Kazakhstan. We hope that our joint efforts will result in a product that meets
the current demands of the Armed Forces,» said Zhaksylykov.
A contract was signed at the end of last year with the
Singaporean company ST Engineering for the production of a new armored vehicle
in Kazakhstan. The company specializes in innovative solutions in the
aerospace, electrical, land, and marine industries and has offices in numerous
countries worldwide. The agreement includes engineering and technical support
for the design and production of this new type of armored vehicle in
Kazakhstan.
«I think there is some potential that we see, you have very
good technology, you have very good skilled workers. There is a possibility of
investment in this region,» said Tan Pek Tong, Deputy President of ST
Engineering Land Systems.
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