The 12th edition of the International Specialized Trade Fair Arms and Security 2015 took place September 22 - 25 inKiev, participating at this event has become a tradition for “AutoKrAZ”. This year the number of products showcased by the company was impressive: KrAZ vehicles available in various axle configurations, layouts and versions were exhibited in the International Exhibition Centre both outdoors and indoors.
Over 200 exhibitors from Ukraine and other countries presented their products at the exhibition. The Trade Fair has been inaugurated by National Security and Defence Council Secretary Mr.Turchinov, Minister of Interior Mr.Avakov and Deputy Defence Minister of Ukraine Mr.Pavlovskiy.
The exhibits showcased by KrAZ were among the most attended throughout the exhibition duration. In addition to armored vehicles well know to army men such as upgraded KrAZ-Cougar, KrAZ-Spartan, Route Clearance version of KrAZ-MPV Shrek One vehicle and Personnel Carrier version of KrAZ-MPV Shrek One, the company unveiled the KrAZ-MPV Fiona based on the KrAZ-6322 6х6 chassis. Other products for display were the KrAZ-7634НЕ 8х8 heavy-duty versatile chassis cab (counterpart of the МАZ-543) used for conversion into special vehicles provided with various heavy superstructures and the KrAZ-5401Н2 light chassis converted into refrigerator truck.
Besides Ukrainian attendees, delegations of officers and army attaches of Georgia, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Hungary and other countries had a look at new models of military vehicles. Mr.Turchinov and army authorities were among those who came to see the exhibits. He had a close look at products offered on display by KrAZ and gave a high mark emphasizing the need for vehicles manufactured by KrAZ. He showed a special interest in the KrAZ-7634НЕ 8х8 cabover chassis stressing that after conversion into special vehicle with heavy superstructures and equipment it will find a use in various military branches. He liked heavy armored vehicles based on KrAZ 4х4 and 6х6 off road chassis such as Route Clearance version of KrAZ-Shrek and KrAZ Fiona needed much in the frontline according to him. KrAZ Cougar that saved his life and lives of crewmembers in shooting attack received his warm feedback.
KrAZ exhibits merited special attention and high mark of officials of the Ministry of Interior, Security Service and Armed Forces of Ukraine, officers of foreign armies.
During the exhibition the company’s managers had a series of meetings and negotiations with Ukroboronprom, Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, officials of Ukrainian and foreign companies engaged in design and manufacture of weapons and military vehicles, arms-industry partners and foreign customers. These negotiations resulted in establishing business relationships and discussing a series of matters with prospective partners, giving to the company confidence in special vehicles share increase and awarding public contracts.
