Defense News has posted its annual list of the world’s top 100 defense companies for 2012.
The same seven Russian firms appear on the list. But against the backdrop of a declining international defense market, the performance of Russian companies last year is interesting.
They did fairly well, except for airplane makers.
Almaz-Antey’s reported defense revenue rebounded strongly in 2012 – by 62 percent — to make it 14 overall. It moved up from 21 last year.
Helicopters of Russia’s revenue jumped 32 percent to put it at 24. It was 44 last year.
Sukhoy’s revenue was down 8 percent. But down less than others. With the market declining, it came in 43rd, up from 52nd last year.
United Engine-building’s revenue increased nearly 50 percent to make it number 49, up from 55.
Irkut’s revenue and position declined, more than 18 percent to make it 62 versus 53 a year ago.
RTI Sistemy reported a 12 percent gain to be 80th instead of 100th last year.
RSK MiG was down 17 percent and came in at 93rd.
Russian Defense Policy 