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Source : Our Bureau ~ Dated : Friday, August 21, 2015 @ 03:13 PM
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Possibility of major arms deals with Saudi Arabia and Iran has increased interest in the Russian air show- MAKS 2015.
Saudi Arabia and Iran have been in contact with Russian officials to purchase the Iskander-E tactical missiles and the S-300 air defence system respectively besides a host of other weapons including attack helicopters, aircraft and air-to-air missiles.
The MAKS 2015 show to be held this month-end will be keenly watched as Russia, itself facing American and European sanctions over Crimea, has accelerated arms production and begun a process of replacing Western components in its weapons platforms with indigenous ones.
Moscow has in recent months ratcheted up its arms sales pitches in Asia, the Middle East and South America as it expects to offset a steep fall in the value of the Rouble besides falling oil prices with an increase in hard currency earnings via arms exports.
Russian media reported yesterday that the Saudi and Jordanian kings would join President Vladimir Putin to visit the MAKS air show on its opening day next week. This suggests high-profile deals with both countries, particularly of equipment needed for the fight against the Islamic State.
Saudi Arabia may be interested in Russia's Ka-52 attack helicopter, which was built for service aboard the two French-built Mistral helicopter carriers, the deal for which is now cancelled. These choppers are suitable for attacking ground targets from a distance as they carry a variety of weaponry including a high velocity cannon, rockets and missiles.
Perhaps the most watched development at MAKS will be the activities of the Iranian delegation expected at the show.
Saudi, Iran Arms Deals Expectations at MAKS 2015 Show
@Horus @Irfan Baloch @Gufi @Arsalan @Saif al-Arab @nair @vostok @Hakan
Views : 473 A- A A+
Possibility of major arms deals with Saudi Arabia and Iran has increased interest in the Russian air show- MAKS 2015.
Saudi Arabia and Iran have been in contact with Russian officials to purchase the Iskander-E tactical missiles and the S-300 air defence system respectively besides a host of other weapons including attack helicopters, aircraft and air-to-air missiles.
The MAKS 2015 show to be held this month-end will be keenly watched as Russia, itself facing American and European sanctions over Crimea, has accelerated arms production and begun a process of replacing Western components in its weapons platforms with indigenous ones.
Moscow has in recent months ratcheted up its arms sales pitches in Asia, the Middle East and South America as it expects to offset a steep fall in the value of the Rouble besides falling oil prices with an increase in hard currency earnings via arms exports.
Russian media reported yesterday that the Saudi and Jordanian kings would join President Vladimir Putin to visit the MAKS air show on its opening day next week. This suggests high-profile deals with both countries, particularly of equipment needed for the fight against the Islamic State.
Saudi Arabia may be interested in Russia's Ka-52 attack helicopter, which was built for service aboard the two French-built Mistral helicopter carriers, the deal for which is now cancelled. These choppers are suitable for attacking ground targets from a distance as they carry a variety of weaponry including a high velocity cannon, rockets and missiles.
Perhaps the most watched development at MAKS will be the activities of the Iranian delegation expected at the show.
Saudi, Iran Arms Deals Expectations at MAKS 2015 Show
@Horus @Irfan Baloch @Gufi @Arsalan @Saif al-Arab @nair @vostok @Hakan
