Private company

NPP Istok

Russian military manufacturer

Istok State Scientific Production (Russian: Научно-производственное предприятие «Исток») is a company (scientific production association) based in Fryazino, Russia. It is part of the Ruselectronics group. Istok is a major producer of electronic components for space and military use, including magnetrons, klystrons, high-powered vacuum tubes, carbon dioxide lasers, electro-optical devices.² It was founded by State Defense Committee.¹ It employed 4,600 people in 2010.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1943Founded¹

Industryelectronics industry¹
HeadquartersMoscow Oblast¹
Websitewww.istokmw.ru
Legal formstate-owned enterprise¹

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The story

Founded by State Defense Committee in 1943.¹

Leadership

Who has led NPP Istok, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

ChairSergey Vekshinskiy¹

Products and brands

laser
medical device
vacuum flask

Listed on Wikidata.¹

Employees over time

20104,600¹

Timeline

1943Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataNPP Istok on Wikidata
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WikipediaNPP Istok on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsNPP Istok photo by Fry-09, Public domain