At Dubai Airshow 2025, ROSOBORONEXPORT will showcase a record number of full-scale pieces of armament in the history of its participation in foreign exhibitions

Moscow, November 17. ROSOBORONEXPORT JSC (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is organizing the single Russian exhibit at the Dubai Airshow 2025, an international aerospace exhibition to be held from November 17 to 21 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Russian pavilion, covering a total area of 1,000 square meters, will feature defence, dual-use and civilian products from the country’s major defence holding companies, including Rostec’s United Aircraft Corporation, United Engine Corporation, Radio-Electronic Technologies Concern and others. Products from the Almaz-Antey Air and Space Defence Corporation and the Tactical Missiles Corporation will also be on display.

“The Dubai Airshow is a global platform where trends in the aerospace and defence industries are shaped. In 2025, ROSOBORONEXPORT will showcase more than 850 Russian products here – highly intelligent systems capable of dramatically enhancing our partners’ defence capabilities. Of these, 30+ most in-demand ones in a full-scale version will be on static display on the ground and in a pavilion,” said ROSOBORONEXPORT Director General Alexander Mikheev. “In Dubai, we will demonstrate the latest achievements of the Russian defence industry in aviation, space exploration and air defence. During the business program, we will hold talks with delegations from the armed forces of countries in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as other regions, regarding the supply of Russian products and the establishment of technology cooperation.”

Most of the presented products have experience of use in combat conditions and have been developed and modified to meet the realities of modern high-intensity conflict.

The Su-57E fifth-generation fighter developed and produced by UAC will be unveiled in the Middle East for the first time. Its superior performance will be demonstrated during the air show’s flight demonstration program.

“Today, Russia is the only country that offers not only the supply of fifth-generation fighters but also the localization of Su-57E production on the territory of a foreign customer. This includes technology transfer and enables partners to develop their own next-generation aircraft,” noted Alexander Mikheev.

The Su-57E will be on static display along with the latest air weapons developed and manufactured by the Tactical Missiles Corporation. The advanced RVV-MD2 air-to-air missiles, Kh-38MLE, Kh-69 and Grom-E1 air-to-surface missiles and the Kh-58UShKE air-to-radar missiles, integrated into the fifth-generation fighter’s weapons suite, are designed for internal carriage. The exhibition will also feature a unique RVV-BD extended-range air-to-air guided missile.

The Russian Knights aerobatic team, always acclaimed by spectators worldwide, will perform aerobatic maneuvers on Su-35S fighters.

In the aircraft engine segment, ROSOBORONEXPORT will showcase the new-generation Item 177S turbojet engine, which boasts improved performance (thrust, fuel consumption and service life) compared to previous-generation aircraft engines.

The modernized Yak-130M combat trainer aircraft, featuring an updated avionics suite and a new aircraft armament system, will make its world premiere.

The Yak-130M fully complies with the requirements of a light combat aircraft for performing fighter and ground attack missions. It is fitted with state-of-the-art avionics, including an airborne radar, a targeting pod, and the President-S130 self-protection electronic warfare (EW) system. Furthermore, the aircraft’s range of guided air weapons has been expanded. This includes the RVV-MD short-range air-to-air missile and the KAB-250LG-E and K08BE guided bombs for engaging ground and surface targets.

On static display ROSOBORONEXPORT will present the IL-76MD-90A(E) military transport aircraft capable to perform a wide range of missions during special operations, including transportation of equipment, cargo, and personnel of airborne units and combat vehicles, evacuation, firefighting, and disaster relief. The aircraft boasts improved transport capabilities and can carry a payload of up to 60 tons over a range of 4,000 km or 52 tons over a range of
5,000 km.

The IL-76MD-90A(E) is equipped with a state-of-the-art multi-channel EO system to accurately locate airdrop zones. Optionally, it can be fitted with the President-S self-protection EW system, firefighting and casualty evacuation equipment.

The Ka-52 recon/attack helicopter, a recognized leader in its market segment, will participate in the airshow’s flight program. The helicopter’s coaxial rotor system enables it to perform unique maneuvers: a quick turn towards the target, high-speed lateral movement and a steep dive.

Along with the Ka-52, advanced air weapons that can be integrated into Ka-52-type helicopters will be on display: theKh-MD multipurpose homing missile for engaging ground and surface targets, as well as the Kh-38MLE guided missile for destroying surface targets in the coastal zone and armored ground targets. The 305E lightweight multipurpose guided missile, which has proven highly effective in real combat conditions, will also be demonstrated.

In the unmanned aerial vehicle segment, ROSOBORONEXPORT will showcase the Orlan-10E, Orlan-30 and Skat-350M reconnaissance UAV systems.

ROSOBORONEXPORT’s stand will feature Russian loitering munitions, including the upgraded Lancet-E system, which currently has the most extensive combat experience in the world, and the KUB-2-2E loitering munition with an automatic guidance system.

For the first time, the Russian exhibit at the Dubai Airshow will include full-scale air defence systems. Among them is the Pantzir-SMD-E surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, developed and produced by High Precision Systems, designed to destroy all types of aerodynamic targets, including any UAVs. It has a modular design and features the combined use of two types of missiles and a large missile load: up to 48 TKB-1055 short-range SAMs or up to 12 57E6 SAMs on each combat module, or a combination of both.

The Dzhigit tripod-mounted support launcher and the Verba MANPADS, as well as the SKVP airspace control system, which detects and tracks UAVs and small aircraft, will be exhibited on static display.

The holding companies participating in the single Russian exhibit will also showcase a wide range of modern products across market segments at their stands. Visitors to the Russian pavilion will see a wide range of military and special-purpose aircraft, helicopters, aircraft engines, avionics and electronics, air weapons for various flying platforms, air defence and electronic warfare systems.

In addition to showcasing new Russian weapons, ROSOBORONEXPORT will conduct a comprehensive business program at Dubai Airshow 2025. The Company expects to hold meetings and talks with delegations from the Middle East countries, as well as with numerous exhibitors from other regions, including the Asia-Pacific region, Africa and Latin America.

“We’ll focus on technology cooperation – the most in-demand format of cooperation in the world today. We’ll talk about successfully implemented projects and discuss promising ones, including those related to the products presented at the airshow,” added Alexander Mikheev.