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Native name | Kazakh: Казахстан Парамаунт Инжиниринг Russian: АО Национальная компания Казахстан инжиниринг |
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| Company type | Private |
| Industry | defense |
| Founded | June 2, 2014[1] |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Central Asia |
| Products | Munitions, Small arms, Artillery, Explosives, Combat vehicle, Warship, Civil and military aerospace, Electro-optical devices |
Number of employees | ≈2000 |
| Website | https://kpe.com.kz/ |
Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) Kazakh: Қазақстан парамаунт инжиниринг) is a Kazakhstani manufacturer of wheeled armored vehicles. The company was established in 2014 as part of a joint venture between Kazakhstani and South African companies. The primary focus of KPE is the production and modernization of Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.[2][3][4][5]
Activities
editKazakhstan Paramount Engineering specializes in the development and assembly of wheeled armored vehicles and various types of military equipment. The company asserts its capability to operate in the climatic and geographical conditions of Kazakhstan.[6][7][8][9][10][11] Since 2022, in collaboration with Turkey, KPE has been working on projects aimed at creating integrated communication and protection systems for armored vehicles.[12][13][14][15][16]
KPE has obtained the rights to manufacture several armored vehicle models, including the "Arlan," whose design has been modified to suit specific needs.[17][18]
Criticism
editA widely discussed conflict between KPE and the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan emerged in the Kazakhstani online space. The manufacturer emphasized the importance of local production to strengthen national defense capabilities and economic potential. Meanwhile, the Ministry stressed the need for strict adherence to testing and procurement procedures, as well as a careful comparison of price and quality with foreign counterparts.[19] Additionally, KPE faced accusations of failing to fulfill a state defense contract.
KPE's armored vehicles were used during combat operations in Mariupol amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to the manufacturer, the only delivery was made in 2019 to the Russian National Guard in a basic configuration without weapons for testing purposes.[20][21]
These vehicles were also deployed by the government to maintain order during protests in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in 2022.[22]
References
edit- ^ Kazakhstan ParamountEngineering. "Company Description".
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- ^ Dylan Malyasov (2022-12-27). "Kazakhstan gets first batch of new Alan-2 armored vehicles". Defence-blog.com. Archived from the original on 2024-11-05.
- ^ Дамир Серикпаев (2023-06-09). "Как в Казахстане производят бронемашины". Forbes.kz (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2024-11-04. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ ""Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering" LLP". Astana.invest.gov.kz. Archived from the original on 2024-11-08.
- ^ Charles Forrester (2020-08-28). "Kazakh armoured vehicle manufacturing under threat". Janes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-11-07.
- ^ Charles Forrester (2024-11-07). "Production commences on Barys 6×6 for Kazakhstan". Janes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-11-07.
- ^ Dylan Malyasov (2021-10-19). "Kazahstan starts production of newest Barys 6×6 armored vehicles". Defence-blog.com. Archived from the original on 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ Dilshat Zhussupova (2018-12-17). "Kazakhstan's latest armoured military vehicle stands up to country's harsh winter weather". Astanatimes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-11-08.
- ^ "KPE made the next delivery of "Arlan" armored vehicles to the Kazakhstan Army". 2019-11-26. Archived from the original on 2024-11-08.
- ^ Charles Forrester (2024-11-07). "Kazakhstan takes delivery of Arlan vehicles". Janes.com. Archived from the original on 2024-11-07.
- ^ Ege Bekdil (2022-05-14). "Turkish drones arouse desire, dispute in Central Asia". Defensenews.com. Archived from the original on 2024-11-15.
- ^ Teslova, Elena; Burç, Eruygur (2023-03-02). "В Казахстане нацелены на развитие военно-технического сотрудничества с Турцией". Aa.com.tr. Archived from the original on 2024-11-08.
- ^ Klitina, Aleksandra; Lesia, Dubenko (2023-09-04). "The West should treat Kazakhstan's political shift with caution". Neweasterneurope.eu. Archived from the original on 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "Kazakhstan eyes wide range of military cooperation with Turkiye". Middleeastmonitor.com. 2023-03-02. Archived from the original on 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ Meray Ozat (2023-07-31). "Turkish Drones to Draw Political Influences in the Caspian Region". Caspianpolicy.org. Archived from the original on 2024-11-08.
- ^ Кристина Колосовская (2022-12-29). "В Минобороны высказались по поводу скандала с поставками турецких бронемашин". Informburo.kz.
- ^ Сіләм Ақбота (2023-09-11). "Не прошла войсковую эксплуатацию: почему в Минобороны не купили отечественные бронемашины?". Orda.kz.
- ^ "О полевых испытаниях военной техники рассказали в МО РК". Sarbaz.kz. 2023-09-11.
- ^ Айгерим Тукушева (2023-09-11). "В России поблагодарили казахстанского предпринимателя за «вклад в победу в СВО». Бизнесмен опроверг факт помощи". Kz.kursiv.media. Archived from the original on 2024-11-08.
- ^ Самал Ибраева (2023-09-07). "Иду на вы: почему Барысов против турков с Минобороны Казахстана воюет". Ulysmedia.kz (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Дельфинов, Александр; Кропман, Виталий (2022-01-07). "Блинкен прокомментировал ввод контингента ОДКБ в Казахстан". Dw.com. Archived from the original on 2024-11-08.