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Russian Yak-130M aircraft international expansion

Overview

Russia’s modernized Yak-130M light combat aircraft has transitioned from international exhibition to securing export contracts. Initially, the aircraft drew interest from various African and Asian nations during the El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt. The upgraded platform, developed by Yakovlev, features new AESA radar, enhanced electronic warfare suites, and capabilities for anti-drone and precision ground attack missions.

Following the showcase, the Irkutsk Aviation Plant announced it has secured its first foreign export contracts for the aircraft. To accommodate anticipated international demand, the manufacturer intends to reorganize assembly lines to increase production capacity.

Entities

Yakovlev · Egypt · Yak-130M · El Alamein International Airshow · Alexander Guskov

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Irkutsk Aviation Plant secures foreign contracts for Yak-130M aircraft

    Russia's Irkutsk Aviation Plant has secured foreign contracts for the upgraded Yak-130M combat trainer, which features new capabilities to intercept drones and engage low-speed targets.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources
    Yak-130M combat jet attracts international interest at Egyptian airshow

    Russia's upgraded Yak-130M combat jet has attracted interest from Asian and African nations at the El Alamein Airshow, featuring new AESA radar and enhanced combat capabilities.

Sources

agcnews.eu · fehmarn24.de · hna.de · kurierverlag.de · leinetal24.de · mannheim24.de · merkur-online.de · negarmag.com · rokna.net · tz.de · worldstockmarket.net