The exhibition at the Chkalov Centre in the town of Akhtubinsk also featured a Su-57 fifth-generation stealthy multirole jet, a new MiG-35 fighter and an array of advanced drone prototypes.
The president inspected stands showcasing Russia’s mainstay Su-35 and Su-30SM fighters, revamped MiG-31BM interceptor and carrier-based MiG-29K fighter.
Putin was showed around by senior Defence Ministry officials who spoke to the president about the technical details of the various air defence weaponry on display.
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The Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrived in the Russian town of Akhtubinsk earlier in the day for an inspection of new weapons systems and aircraft as part of a series of defence meetings in May.
