"Rosoboronexport is currently exploring the joint production of the Su-75 (Checkmate) fifth-generation fighter jet with its Belarusian partners. Interest in this aircraft remains high in the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region," Mikheev said.
On Tuesday, Sergey Bogdan, the head of the Sukhoi Design Bureau's flight department, said that the first flight of the Su-75 Checkmate fifth-generation light fighter jet would take place in early 2026.
The Dubai Airshow is one of the world's leading aerospace and defense exhibitions being held in Dubai from November 17-21. This year's edition features a Russian exhibition spanning nearly 5,000 square meters. Russia's leading aerospace, aviation and defense companies are showcasing some 900 exhibits, including over 30 full-scale models on static display on the ground and within the Russian pavilion.