Russian state-owned defense and civil engineering conglomerate
Rostec Corporation, originally established in 2007 as Russian Technologies State Corporation, is a Russian state-owned conglomerate overseeing over 700 enterprises grouped into 14 key holdings. Rebranded as Rostec in 2012 to emphasize modernization and innovation, it plays a pivotal role in consolidating and advancing Russia's defense and high-tech industries. Iconic subsidiaries include United Aircraft Corporation (Sukhoi, MiG, Tupolev, Ilyushin) for military and civilian aircraft; Russian Helicopters for advanced rotorcraft like the Mi-8 and Ka-52; Kalashnikov Concern, the world-renowned firearms manufacturer; AvtoVAZ, maker of Lada vehicles; Uralvagonzavod, producer of tanks like the T-90; Technodinamika for aviation systems; and Ruselectronics, specializing in microelectronics and communication systems. It also manages Rosoboronexport, Russia’s state arms export agency, handling global sales of flagship products like the S-400 air defense system, Su-35 fighter jets, and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles.
Defense-related sales account for approximately 60-65% of revenue , with civilian sectors like 5G, AI, medical equipment, and smart cities contributing the remainder. Despite significant Western sanctions targeting dual-use technologies, Rostec remains a strategic cornerstone of Russia’s economic and military infrastructure, advancing its goal of technological independence and global competitiveness.
- Sukhoi (e.g., Su-35, Su-57)
- MiG (e.g., MiG-29, MiG-35)
- Tupolev (e.g., Tu-160, Tu-204)
- Ilyushin (e.g., Il-76, Il-114)
- Yakovlev (e.g., Yak-130)
- Mil (e.g., Mi-8, Mi-24, Mi-26)
- Kamov (e.g., Ka-52, Ka-226)
- AK-series rifles (e.g., AK-47, AK-74)
- Precision weapons (e.g., sniper rifles, UAVs)
- T-90 main battle tank
- T-14 Armata tank
- Microelectronics and communication systems
- Lada automobiles (e.g., Lada Niva, Lada Vesta)
- Arms export and global sales of flagship defense products
- Aviation systems and equipment
- Optical systems and medical equipment
- Electronic warfare systems and avionics
