# CAST

- **Website:** <https://cast.ru>
- **Primary alias:** `cast.ru`

## Description

CAST is a leading Russian research organization specializing in the analysis of defense and security issues. Founded in 1997 by Ruslan Pukhov and Konstantin Makienko, CAST focuses on studying various aspects of defense and security, including the armed forces of different countries, defense industry, and military-technical cooperation. One of their key publications is the journal Export of Arms, which has been published since the establishment of CAST. The journal has received prestigious awards for its information support in the export of military products. They have also published the Moscow Defense Brief in English from 2004 to 2018, which was also recognized with awards. In addition to publishing, CAST provides daily media reviews and offers consulting services. They are known for their popular books such as Syrian Frontier with a preface by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, and The Formidable Sky: Aviation in Modern Conflicts edited by the Chairman of the Defense and Security Committee of the Federation Council of Russia. Under the leadership of Ruslan Pukhov, who is a recognized expert in defense industry and military-technical cooperation, CAST continues to provide informational and analytical support to various Russian ministries, defense enterprises, and research organizations.

## Industries

- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering
- 🏭 Aerospace and Defense _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_
- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology
- ✈️ Air Travel _(under Travel and Tourism)_
- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/CentreAST)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/cast.russia)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/centre-for-analysis-of-strategies-and-technologies)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idR0SNl29u/w/242/h/117/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1772475136920)
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## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Polo Blue | #859ec4 | accent |
| Congress Blue | #004b85 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- Verdana — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idR0SNl29u/w/1500/h/500/id7E4_bBU-.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1772475137209)

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