SU-75 Checkmate

Russian industry in plain sight at Dubai Airshow, US won’t challenge UAE on ‘sovereign decisions’

Though mostly absent from the official exhibitor list, Russian firms are out in force in Dubai, including a flyover by a squad of Russian fighter jets.

Russia’s defense industry might not survive an invasion of Ukraine

Russian industry is already struggling with sanctions and export limits. An invasion of Ukraine could be disastrous for them - and, politically, might spell doom for Vladimir Putin's regime.

Russians in the desert: Moscow seeks to upend the Middle East export market

At Dubai, Russia made no secret of its ambitions to push the US and Europe out of the regional market.

Russia hopeful UAE will join defense programs, pitching Su-75 Checkmate

"The Emiratis are doing a great job in keeping pace with the latest and most advanced technologies on one hand, and we don’t put restrictions for cooperation with other countries on the other," said a Rostec official.

Will the UAE actually get F-35? How Huawei, Russia factor into decision

A military source tells Breaking Defense that Emirati leadership understands the severing of ties with Huawei to be a red line on moving the F-35 deal forward.

Dubai Air Show: Fewer top US officials, more Israelis and a new Russian fighter

"The world is opening up again, and that means there will be a surge in post-pandemic demand for military systems, likely driven by the Persian Gulf region," said defense consultant Loren Thompson.

Russia’s New SU-75 Checkmate Promises A Lot. Can It Deliver?

The Su-75 Checkmate, produced by Sukhoi, is marketing itself as a single engine stealth fighter on par, but cheaper, than the F-35.