TSAMTO, November 14th. Rostec State Corporation will present a range of the latest developments for air defense at the Dubai Airshow 2025 international exhibition.
Visitors to the exhibition in Dubai will be able to get acquainted with the new Pantsir-SMD-E anti-aircraft missile system. In addition, for the first time in the Middle East, Rostec will present a compact near-field radar.
The new Pantsir was developed by High-Precision Complexes Holding in response to modern threats of UAV use. It is designed to protect industrial and administrative facilities, and is capable of hitting all types of aerodynamic targets, including any drones. The ammunition in the launcher rails can reach 48 anti-aircraft guided mini-missiles of short-range interception or 12 standard ammunition.
"The Pantsir-SMD-E complex has already attracted special attention from foreign partners at the IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi this year. The threat of massive drone attacks is now understood all over the world, and the new modular "Shell" offers a flexible solution – it can be placed on the roofs of buildings or prepared sites. The ability to increase the ammunition capacity to 48 mini-missiles makes it possible to effectively repel mass UAV attacks and reliably protect facilities, including industrial, social, transport infrastructure, and other structures. We expect that interest in this complex at Dubai Airshow 2025 will be high," said Bekhan Ozdoev, Industrial Director of the Rostec State Corporation arms Cluster, member of the Bureau of the Russian Engineering Union.
For the first time in the Middle East, the holding company will present a compact solution for monitoring UAVs and small aircraft – a radar station for monitoring the airspace of the near zone. It weighs 45 kg, can be transported on mobile vehicles and is capable of detecting medium-sized UAVs at a distance of at least 7.5 km.
In addition, guests will be able to see an airspace control system that detects and tracks flying targets, including UAVs and cruise missiles. The system's capabilities allow it to detect targets even at low altitude and moving at low speed.
The Verba portable short-range anti-aircraft missile system, designed to destroy aircraft, helicopters, UAVs and cruise missiles, will also be presented at the exhibition. It remains effective even in conditions of strong optical interference.
To increase mobility and convenience, the crew can use the Dzhigit launcher, which is deployed in a combat position in just three minutes. It allows you to launch two MANPADS "Verba" or "Igla" missiles, implementing the principle of "shot-forget". The unit can be used permanently or installed in the back of a car, as well as disassembled and transported manually.
The Dubai Airshow 2025 International Aviation and Space Exhibition will be held from November 17th to 21st in Dubai. The Russian exposition will cover more than 1,000 square meters. It is organized by Rosoboronexport JSC. The Russian exposition will feature exhibits from leading Rostec State Corporation holdings such as United Aircraft Corporation, Russian Helicopters, United Engine Corporation, High-Precision Complexes Holding, KRET and others.
The message is publicly available on the website of Rostec Group of Companies.
