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Egypt has reportedly placed an order for Russia’s Su-35 fighter jet. Citing two defense industry sources, Russian newspaper Kommersant reported on March 18 that Egypt has ordered “over two dozen” …
Egypt Reportedly Inks Deal for Dozens of Su-35s Read More
The Russian defense industry will upgrade a number of the Su-30SM’s onboard systems to be standardized with that of the Su-35.
Su-30SM Upgrade to Boost Commonality with Su-35 Read More
Russia brought a sizable display of its military products to the Egypt Defense Expo (EDEX) 2018, underscoring Moscow’s efforts to boost sales and influence in Egypt and, more broadly, the …
Russia Makes Sales Push at EDEX 2018 Read More Russia’s official defense import and export agency, Rosoboronexport, is preparing its display for the Bahrain International Airshow 2018. In a press release, the general director of Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev, said, …
Russia Preparing for Bahrain Military Exhibition Read More The Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) released details on Russian arms sales to a number of Middle Eastern countries. The FSMTC reiterated that Ka-52 and MiG-29M/M2 deliveries to …
Russia Details Status of Arms Sales to the Middle East Read More The United Arab Emirates is reportedly interested in purchasing over a squadron of Su-35 fighter jets. A source in the Russian military-technical sector told Tass News Agency on October 3, …
UAE, Russia to Discuss Su-35 Buy Next Month Read More Russia will receive over 100 aircraft and helicopters next year as part of efforts to modernize the force structures. Alongside the MAKS 2017 air show, Russian Aerospace Forces commander Colonel …
Russia Receiving Over 100 Aircraft in 2018 Read More Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov has revealed the expected number of aircraft deliveries for 2017. Throughout this past week, Deputy Defense Minister Borisov made several visits to Russian military …
Russia Details Aircraft Acquisition For 2017 Read More At IDEX 2017, a military exhibition hosted in Abu Dhabi, Russian officials have been pushing a number of potential arms contracts with the United Arab Emirates. Particularly over the last …
Russia Seeks Big Arms Sales to United Arab Emirates Read Moreby Richard Pettibone, Aerospace & Defense Companies Analyst, Forecast International. As the primary foundation upon which Russia’s United Aircraft Corp has been built, Sukhoi remains the strongest of the Russian …
Sukhoi Builds on Initial Success Read More