“Weapons and Ammunition” Department

• carries out research, scientific-applied and experimental-design activity in the field of weapons and ammunition, optical and laser devices and methods, nuclear, chemical, biological protection and ecology, fuel-oil materials, and special liquids and gases;
• analyzes the state and trends in technology and prepares prospective forecasts for the development of weapons and ammunition, optical and laser devices and methods, nuclear, chemical, biological protection and ecology, fuel and oils and special liquids and gases;
• develops tactical and technical requirements, technical specifications and expertise, test programs and methodologies, as well as other documents related to the acquisition of weapons and ammunition, optical and laser instruments and methods, nuclear, chemical, biological protection and ecology, fuel and oils, and special liquids and gases;
• conducts scientific and technical support of the research and development phase of the defense products, which allows to reduce the technical risk and prevent the earliest possible stage of possible future losses in the realization of the other phases, which require the major part of the investments;
• performs experimental design and experimental activities in order to justify the tactical and technical characteristics of the products. Offers technical solutions for upgrading or purchasing products for the needs of the Armed Forces;
• carries out military-economic analyzes of weapons and ammunition, optical and laser instruments and methods, nuclear, chemical, biological protection and ecology, fuel and oils, and special liquids and gases;
• participates in the drafting of strategies, concepts, programs, instructions, instructions, procedures, orders and other regulatory documents related to the overall life cycle of defense products;
• participates in programs, projects, developments and others in the field of applied research and technology of weapons and ammunition, optical and laser devices and methods, nuclear, chemical, biological protection and ecology, fuel and lubricants, and special oils and gases within NATO, the European Union and bilaterally;
• cooperates with the national defense industry and exchanges of experience;
• publish the results of the research and experimental activities;
• organizes and conducts presentations and demonstrations of companies offering weapons and ammunition, optical and laser equipment, nuclear, chemical, biological protection and ecology, fuel and oils, and special oils and gases.