Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries also actively cooperate with foreign partners in the production of military equipment and gear.
Tashkent
Uzbek businessmen will participate in the production of tactical gear for Americans, reports the portal “In the East, it’s not as it seems.”
The Uzbek-British project “Green Line Profil,” operating under the brand “Benkam,” is part of the “Akfa Group” holding, owned by former Tashkent hokim Jahongir Artikkhodjaev, in collaboration with the Turkish holding “Akpa,” headed by Adnan Chalykshan.
The production orders for Uzbek businessmen are provided by “Lippert,” a subsidiary of the American supplier of engineering components for transportation “LCI Industries.”
“Lippert’s” main activity is the production of tactical assault gear. It also manages a network of 50 supply centers for American military bases, providing critical supplies.
Similar projects in other Central Asian countries:
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan actively cooperates with foreign partners in the production of military equipment and gear. The Kazakh plant “Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering” (KPE), a joint venture with the South African company “Paramount Group,” produces armored vehicles exported to various countries.
Aviation
The Kazakh aviation plant “Kazakhstan Aviation Industry” collaborates with Russian and Western companies for the production and maintenance of military and civilian aircraft.
Kyrgyzstan
Production of Light Military Equipment
Kyrgyzstan also seeks to develop its defense industry. Joint projects with Russian companies, such as the production of light armored vehicles and small arms, are examples of such cooperation.
Tajikistan
Joint Projects with Russia
Tajikistan heavily relies on military support from Russia. Joint projects include the modernization of military equipment and training of military personnel.
In recent years, there has also been an increase in cooperation with Chinese companies in the production of light military equipment and gear.
Turkmenistan
Import and Joint Production
Turkmenistan actively purchases military equipment and gear from foreign partners, such as Turkey and China.
Joint projects include the modernization of existing systems and the potential establishment of production facilities within the country.
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Courtesy: Central Asian Light (Posted on July 30, 2024)
