A prototype of Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate fighter jet at the Dubai air show 2021. (Chyrine Mezher)
Breaking Defense: Russian firm eyes options in Middle East for ‘joint production’ of tech, including 5th-gen fighters
Russian defense companies aren't officially listed as participating in the Abu Dhabi-based IDEX 2023 expo but will be in a "separate pavilion."
IDEX 2023 — As the war in Ukraine nears its first anniversary, Russian defense firms plan to showcase their wares at the IDEX 2023 expo in the United Arab Emirates, hoping to lure Gulf nations as customers, or establish joint production of high-tech platforms, including fighter jets.
“Today we are actively working on proposals for the most relevant forms of partnership with the Middle East states, primarily related to technology transfer, joint development and offset programs,” Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheyev in a press release reported by the Russian TASS news service on Feb. 16. “Rosoboronexport is considering various options for the joint creation of modern high-tech products, including a fifth-generation fighter based on the Checkmate light tactical aircraft, further work on the development and production of air defense systems, equipment for the Navy, and weapons for the ground forces.”
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WNU Editor: Russian defense companies aren't officially listed as participating in the Abu Dhabi-based IDEX 2023 expo, but they are present in the building next door to the exhibition center.
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