Aero India Air Show: Russia will showcase fifth generation Sukhoi fighter jets

Fifth-generation fighter aircraft Sukhoi, Checkmate fighter aircraft and Orlan-30 drone will be among 200 types of most advanced Russian-made armaments and military equipment to be displayed at the ‘Aero India 2023 International Air Show’. Russia’s government arms seller company gave this information on Thursday. The 14th edition of the biennial air show will be held from February 13 to 17 at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

“Rosoboronexport will include about 200 types of the most advanced Russian-made armaments and military equipment, including Su-57E fighters and Checkmate fighters and Orlan- 30 drones etc.” He added that at the air show, Russia will also showcase advanced Ka-52E and Mi-28NE combat helicopters and Mi-171SH military transport rotorcraft.

The press office said that Russia will also demonstrate the Orlan-30 reconnaissance drone for the first time abroad at the Aero India 2023 air show. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate this five-day programme. In the program, along with aerial display by aircraft, a large exhibition and trade fair of aerospace companies will also be organized. This year, the exhibition is expected to be the largest airshow with more participation and will include top international think-tanks, leading aerospace companies and world leaders. Relations between India and Russia remain strong despite Moscow’s attack on Ukraine.

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