Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) was showcasing 300+ pieces of modern Russian military hardware at the EDEX 2018 International Egypt Defense Exhibition. The event was held from 3 to 5 December in Cairo (Egypt).
“EDEX is the first large-scale defense exhibition in North Africa. Rosoboronexport sees enormous potential in the exhibition for cooperation,” said Alexander Mikheev, Director General of Rosoboronexport.
At EDEX 2018, Rosoboronexport was the organizer of Russia’s single display that featured products for all services of the armed forces from 11 major Russian defense manufacturers.
According to the corporate site, Rosoboronexport was exhibiting most of new Russian-made export products that are now actively gaining positions in the global arms market including the Yak-130 trainer (combat trainer) aircraft, Su-35 multipurpose super-maneuverable fighter, MiG-29M/M2 multirole front-line fighter, Mi-17, Mi-26, Mi-28NE, Mi-35, and Ansat helicopters and many others. A full-size Russian Ka-52 Alligator scout/attack helicopter was demonstrated at the exhibition.