Mints Radiotechnical Institute

The Mints Radiotechnical Institute (RTI), established on August 13, 1946, is a prominent Russian enterprise specializing in radar and telecommunications research. Named after Academician Aleksandr Mints in 1985, the institute has played a crucial role in developing ground-based over-the-horizon radar systems for missile and space defense, as well as control lines and interactions between radars and aerospace strike systems.

Mints' leadership was pivotal in early projects, including the creation of powerful radio stations during the Soviet era. The institute's history traces back to 1946 when it was part of the Physical Institute of the USSR Academy of Sciences (FIAN) as Laboratory No. 11, focusing on charged particle accelerators for the atomic bomb project. Over time, RTI shifted its focus to radar development under the Ministry of Radio Industry.

Key developments include the Dniester and Dnepr radars, which were deployed across the USSR, and the Don-2N multifunctional radar in the early 1990s, integral to Russia's missile defense system. The institute has expanded its capabilities in powerful ultra-long-range radars while exploring new areas in communication systems and ground-space location.

In terms of structure, RTI became part of JSC "Concern RTI Systems" in 2000, with major shareholders including AFK Sistema and Bank of Moscow. As a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the institute is under sanctions from multiple countries, including the EU, US, Ukraine, and Japan.