1 Introduction 1.1. What is this Report About? 1.2. Definitions 1.3. Summary Methodology 1.4. SDI Terrorism Index 1.5. About Strategic Defence Intelligence 2 Market Entry Strategy 2.1. Market Regulation 2.1.1. Kazakhstan does not disclose any offset obligations imposed by the country 2.1.2. Foreign direct investment (FDI)in defense sector not disclosed by the government 2.2. Market Entry Route 2.2.1. Government-to-government agreements are the preferred market entry route for foreign OEMs 2.2.2. Joint venture and license manufacturing agreements provide an attractive market entry route 2.3. Key Challenges 2.3.1. Corruption and lack of transparency create roadblock for foreign companies 2.3.2. Domination of Russian companies poses a challenge to other foreign firms 3 Appendix 3.1. About SDI 3.2. Disclaimer