Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering Explained

Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering
Native Name:kk|«Қазақстан Парамаунт Инжиниринг» ЖШС
ru|ТОО «Казахстан Парамаунт Инжиниринг»
Type:Private
Industry:defense
Founded:[1]
Founder:Aibek Barys
Hq Location City:Astana
Hq Location Country:Kazakhstan
Area Served:Central Asia
Products:Munitions, Small arms, Artillery, Explosives, Combat vehicle, Warship, Electro-optical devices
Homepage:https://kpe.com.kz/

Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) (Kazakh: Қазақстан Парамаунт Инжиниринг, Qazaqstan Paramaunt İnjiniring) is a Kazakhstan-based 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] [6] The company produces armored vehicles for domestic use and exports them in limited quantities.[7] [8]

Activities

KPE 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.[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] Since 2022, in collaboration with Turkey, KPE has been working on projects aimed at creating integrated communication and protection systems for armored vehicles.[15] [16] [17] [18] [19]

KPE has obtained the rights to manufacture several armored vehicle models, including the "Arlan," whose design has been modified to suit specific needs.[20] [21]

In 2024, KPE has partnered with Singapore-based ST Engineering to set up production capability for a new 8×8 amphibious multi-purpose armored vehicle in Kazakhstan.[22] [23]

Criticism

A widely discussed conflict between KPE and the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan emerged in the KazNet. 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.[24] Additionally, KPE faced accusations of failing to fulfill a state defense contract.

In 2023, the conflict was resolved, and starting in 2024, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Defense began signing contracts with KPE for the supply of the factory’s products, including Arlan 4x4 and Barys 8x8 vehicles.[25] [26] [27] [28]

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 National Guard of Russia in a basic configuration without weapons for testing purposes.[29] [30]

These vehicles were also deployed by the government to maintain order during protests in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in 2022.[31]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Company Description. Kazakhstan ParamountEngineering.
  2. News: Sonny Butterworth . 2022-09-08 . ADEX 2022: KPE unveils Alan-2 armoured vehicle . https://archive.today/20241107172422/https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/land/adex-2022-kpe-unveils-alan-2-armoured-vehicle . 2024-11-07 . Janes.com . en.
  3. News: Dylan Malyasov . 2022-12-27 . Kazakhstan gets first batch of new Alan-2 armored vehicles . https://archive.today/20241105160005/https://defence-blog.com/kazakhstan-gets-first-batch-of-new-alan-2-armored-vehicles/ . 2024-11-05 . Defence-blog.com . en.
  4. News: Дамир Серикпаев . 2023-06-09 . Как в Казахстане производят бронемашины . https://archive.today/20241104084717/https://forbes.kz/articles/kak_kazahstanskaya_kompaniya_sozdaet_bronemashinyi_kotoryie_ne_ustupayut_inostrannyim_analogam . 2024-11-04 . 2024-11-04 . Forbes.kz . ru.
  5. News: "Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering" LLP . https://archive.today/20160119092421/http://www.mobilexracing.kz/index.php/novosti/786-maroder-v-kazakhstane . 2016-01-19 . Astana.invest.gov.kz . en.
  6. News: 2015-12-01 . Defenceweb.co.za . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190403014509/https://www.defenceweb.co.za/land/land-land/paramount-opens-vehicle-factory-in-kazakhstan/ . 2019-04-03 . 2025-02-21 . Paramount opens vehicle factory in Kazakhstan.
  7. News: Kucera . Joshua . 2016-12-27 . Georgia, Kazakhstan Announce First Big Arms Export Deals . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20250303155249/https://eurasianet.org/web/20250303155249/https://eurasianet.org/georgia-kazakhstan-announce-first-big-arms-export-deals . 2025-03-03 . 2025-03-03 . Eurasianet.org.
  8. News: 2016-12-27 . Jordan to purchase Arlan armored vehicles from Kazakhstan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20250303151504/https://www.defensemirror.com/news/15166/Jordan_Signs_Agreement_To_Purchase_Kazakhstani_Arlan_Armored_Vehicles . 2025-03-03 . 2025-03-03 . Defensemirror.com.
  9. News: Charles Forrester . 2020-08-28 . Kazakh armoured vehicle manufacturing under threat . https://archive.today/20241107172828/https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/kazakh-armoured-vehicle-manufacturing-under-threat . 2024-11-07 . Janes.com . en.
  10. News: Charles Forrester . 2024-11-07 . Production commences on Barys 6×6 for Kazakhstan . https://archive.today/20241107172700/https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/land/production-commences-on-barys-66-for-kazakhstan . 2024-11-07 . Janes.com . en.
  11. News: Dylan Malyasov . 2021-10-19 . Kazahstan starts production of newest Barys 6×6 armored vehicles . https://archive.today/20241108125848/https://defence-blog.com/kazahstan-starts-production-of-newest-barys-6x6-armored-vehicles/ . 2024-11-08 . 2024-11-08 . Defence-blog.com . en.
  12. News: Dilshat Zhussupova . 2018-12-17 . Kazakhstan's latest armoured military vehicle stands up to country's harsh winter weather . https://archive.today/20241108125851/https://astanatimes.com/2018/12/kazakhstans-latest-armoured-military-vehicle-stands-up-to-countrys-harsh-winter-weather/ . 2024-11-08 . Astanatimes.com . en.
  13. News: 2019-11-26 . KPE made the next delivery of "Arlan" armored vehicles to the Kazakhstan Army . https://archive.today/20241108125856/https://polygonjournal.com/2019/11/26/kpe-made-the-next-delivery-of-arlan-armored-vehicles-to-the-kazakhstan-army/ . 2024-11-08 . en.
  14. News: Charles Forrester . 2024-11-07 . Kazakhstan takes delivery of Arlan vehicles . https://archive.today/20241107172956/https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/kazakhstan-takes-delivery-of-arlan-vehicles . 2024-11-07 . Janes.com . en.
  15. News: Ege Bekdil . 2022-05-14 . Turkish drones arouse desire, dispute in Central Asia . https://archive.today/20241115111941/https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2022/05/13/turkish-drones-arouse-desire-dispute-in-central-asia/ . 2024-11-15 . Defensenews.com . en.
  16. News: Teslova . Elena . Burç . Eruygur . 2023-03-02 . В Казахстане нацелены на развитие военно-технического сотрудничества с Турцией . https://archive.today/20241108125854/https://www.aa.com.tr/ru/%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%80/%D0%B2-%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%85%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B5-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8B-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B5-%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE-%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%85%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE-%D1%81%D0%BE%D1%82%D1%80%D1%83%D0%B4%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B0-%D1%81-%D1%82%D1%83%D1%80%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B5%D0%B9/2834227 . 2024-11-08 . Aa.com.tr . en.
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  18. News: 2023-03-02 . Kazakhstan eyes wide range of military cooperation with Turkiye . https://archive.today/20241108125924/https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20230302-kazakhstan-eyes-wide-range-of-military-cooperation-with-turkiye/ . 2024-11-08 . 2024-11-08 . Middleeastmonitor.com . en.
  19. News: Meray Ozat . 2023-07-31 . Turkish Drones to Draw Political Influences in the Caspian Region . https://archive.today/20241108125831/https://www.caspianpolicy.org/research/security-and-politics-program-spp/turkish-drones-to-draw-political-influences-in-the-caspian-region . 2024-11-08 . Caspianpolicy.org . en.
  20. News: Кристина Колосовская . 2022-12-29 . В Минобороны высказались по поводу скандала с поставками турецких бронемашин . Informburo.kz.
  21. News: Сіләм Ақбота . 2023-09-11 . Не прошла войсковую эксплуатацию: почему в Минобороны не купили отечественные бронемашины? . Orda.kz.
  22. News: Singh Bisht . Inder . 2024-12-09 . Thedefensepost.com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241224114543/https://thedefensepost.com/2024/12/09/st-engineering-vehicle-kazakhstan/ . 2024-12-24 . 2024-12-24 . ST Engineering to Set Up Armored Vehicle Production in Kazakhstan.
  23. News: Серикпаев . Дамир . 2025-04-04 . Forbes.kz . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20250406055619/https://forbes.kz/articles/v-kazahstane-v-2025-godu-nachnut-proizvodit-bronemashinu-amfibiyu-a0f1e4 . 2025-04-06 . 2025-04-17 . В Казахстане в 2025 году начнут производить бронемашину-амфибию.
  24. News: 2023-09-11 . О полевых испытаниях военной техники рассказали в МО РК . Sarbaz.kz.
  25. News: 2024-02-24 . Гособоронскандал: еще одного руководителя «Казспецэкспорт» задержало АФМ . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20250304133954/https://orda.kz/gosoboronskandal-esche-odnogo-rukovoditelja-kazspecjeksport-zaderzhalo-afm-383003/ . 2025-03-04 . 2025-03-04 . Orda.kz.
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  27. News: 2024-12-06 . Stengg.com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241211171726/https://www.stengg.com/en/newsroom/news-releases/st-engineering-achieves-new-milestone-in-international-defence . 2024-12-11 . 2024-12-24 . ST Engineering Achieves New Milestone in International Defence, Enters Central Asia with Strategic Partnership.
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  29. News: Айгерим Тукушева . 2023-09-11 . В России поблагодарили казахстанского предпринимателя за «вклад в победу в СВО». Бизнесмен опроверг факт помощи . https://archive.today/20241108125837/https://kz.kursiv.media/2023-09-11/tksh-arlan-war/?utm_campaign=endless_feed . 2024-11-08 . Kz.kursiv.media . en.
  30. News: Самал Ибраева . 2023-09-07 . Иду на вы: почему Барысов против турков с Минобороны Казахстана воюет . https://archive.today/20241108052424/https://ulysmedia.kz/interview/20445-idu-na-vy-pochemu-barysov-protiv-turkov-s-minoborony-kazakhstana-voiuet/ . 2024-11-08 . 2024-11-04 . Ulysmedia.kz . ru.
  31. News: Дельфинов . Александр . Кропман . Виталий . 2022-01-07 . Блинкен прокомментировал ввод контингента ОДКБ в Казахстан . https://archive.today/20241108125838/https://www.dw.com/ru/protesty-v-kazahstane-zaderzhanija-v-rf-za-podderzhku-demonstrantov/a-60353680 . 2024-11-08 . Dw.com . en.

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