On January 28, 2026 at the National Defense University of the Republic of Kazakhstan "8D12103 - Weapons and military equipment" The session of the Dissertation Council for the acceptance of theses for the Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) was held.
During the session Arapov Makset Kaldybaevich and Colonel Alashbekov Yerkin Alashbekovich Dissertation works on actual scientific and practical issues in the field of improvement of weapons and military equipment, as well as security were reviewed. The proposed research is focused on solving applied problems aimed at increasing the efficiency of the use and application of technical tools in the interest of defense and security.
The researchers comprehensively presented the main findings of their dissertations and substantiated the scientific novelty and practical importance of the obtained results. Methodological approaches used in research, as well as perspectives of implementation of proposed solutions into practical activities were discussed within the framework of the scientific discussion.
Dissertation council members and invited specialists noted the relevance of the research topics, their compliance with the modern requirements of the development of weapons and military equipment, as well as the preparation of the presented materials at a high scientific level.
The meeting was attended by leading scientists and experts in the field of weapons and military equipment, representatives of the scientific community and specialists of the defense-industrial complex. The holding of the meeting once again determined the role of the National Defense University of the Republic of Kazakhstan as a scientific and educational platform for the training of highly qualified personnel for the country's defense industry.