The UAE is interested in the procurement of Russian military aircraft, especially the Su-35 fighter jet and the Ka-52 attack helicopter.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- The strategic and operational reasons behind the UAE’s interest in procuring Russian military aircraft
- The number of Russian aircraft the UAE plans to procure
- Emirati technical concerns and UAE President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) view on these concerns
- A timeframe in which a deal is expected to be concluded