Defence Intelligence of Ukraine informs that the enterprises of the aggressor state of russia and its satellite state belarus have not reached an agreement on the cost of parts and components for ‘Hrad’ multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).

According to the contract, the belarusian contractor, OJSC ‘Volatavto’, is under to supply 250 units of products necessary for the production and repair of ‘Grad’ MLRS to the russian customer, CJSC ‘special design bureau’.

These include frames, bases, guide pipes, cradles and other elements of combat vehicles.

A dispute arose during a meeting when the ‘Volatavto’ delegation presented papers with calculations – the cost of certain types of belarusian products exceeded the price expected by the russians by 500-600%.

After intense negotiations, the belarusians conducted additional calculations and found a way out to reduce the cost: subcontractors who do not have the appropriate licences will produce the components.

This will mean lower product quality, and therefore increased risks of using ‘Grad’ MLRS assembled from such parts and components.

Both companies – belarus’ ‘Volatavto’ and russia’s ‘special design bureau’ – are subject to international sanctions.