Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran aerobatic team, HAL Tejas stunned everyone with their aerobatic manoeuvres at the Dubai Air Show 2025, held at Al Maktoum International Airport. Besides India, Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 and Kamov Ka-52 attack helicopter, the UAE Air Force and Air Defence aerobatics team Fursaan Al Emarat, were among the performers at the event.
Raksha Rajya Mantri, Sanjay Seth, also inaugurated the India Pavilion at the air show in the presence of Ambassador of India to the UAE Dr Deepak Mittal, Joint Secretary (Defence Production) Amit Satija, Air Mshl Narmdeshwar Tiwari, PVSM, AVSM, VM, VCAS, IAF, and V Adm Sameer Saxena, AVSM, NM, FOC-in-C, along with other delegates.
The pavilion demonstrates India’s indigenous fighter jet technology, next-gen defence startups, cutting-edge aerospace innovation, and the spirit of self-reliance.
Meanwhile, Rosoboronexport, part of the Rostec State Corporation, is organising the single Russian exhibit at the airshow being held from November 17 to 21. The Russian pavilion spans 1,000 square metres and features defence, dual-use and civilian products from major Russian defence holding companies, including Rostec's United Aircraft Corporation, United Engine Corporation and Radio-Electronic Technologies Concern, along with systems from Almaz-Antey Air and Space Defence Corporation and the Tactical Missiles Corporation.
Rosoboronexport Director General Alexander Mikheev said the company will showcase over 850 Russian products, describing them as highly intelligent systems aimed at enhancing defence capabilities. Over 30 of the most in-demand systems are on static display, and the company will hold talks with delegations from armed forces in the Middle East, North Africa and other regions to advance supply and technology cooperation.
As part of the Russian showcase, the Su-57E fifth-generation fighter developed by UAC is being unveiled in the Middle East for the first time, with its performance demonstrated in the airshow's flight display. The fighter is displayed alongside air weapons including RVV-MD2 air-to-air missiles, Kh-38MLE, Kh-69 and Grom-E1 air-to-surface missiles, the Kh-58UShKE air-to-radar missile and the RVV-BD extended-range air-to-air missile. Rosoboronexport is also showcasing the new-generation Item 177S turbojet engine with improved thrust, fuel consumption and service life.
Mikheev said Russia is "the only country that offers not only the supply of fifth-generation fighters but also the localisation of Su-57E production on the territory of a foreign customer."
Other air defence systems on display include the Dzhigit tripod-mounted launcher, the Verba MANPADS and the SKVP airspace control system capable of detecting low-altitude, low-speed UAVs.
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