On the ground, under water, and in the air. In recent years, Russia has taken a prominent place in the international arms market. Now another export item will be added – combat drones. But will it succeed here?
Ten years ago, Western countries, military experts and other respected people who are well-versed in defense issues only chuckled skeptically in response to statements about the development of new Russian weapons. The fact that the equipment from the Russian Federation will be in great demand on the international market or that the country will regularly issue samples that have no analogues in the world, it was difficult for many to even think. Fortunately, times have changed, and Russia is not only confidently and consistently developing the defense industry, but also expanding the list of categories for export. A new confirmation of this is the first contract for the supply of combat drones concluded with Myanmar. And skepticism about the fact that, they say, only "some" Myanmar needs such drones is categorically inappropriate for several reasons. First, we have already seen the distrust of Russian technology and we know how everything turned out in the end (see above). Secondly, the Orlan-10E drones, although not a novelty (in service since 2010), have proven themselves well in combat in Syria. Third, even the biggest fans of baseless abuse of Russia for everything-read the Western media-took the news about the first deal for the sale of "Eagles" seriously and without irony.
No one, of course, predicts Moscow's rapid and incredible success in this segment of the arms market, because the competition is enormous: it is ruled by the United States, NATO countries, including Turkey, and China (buyers, however, have complaints about its equipment). Russia, in addition, has a good advantage in the form of a price-quality ratio, because the first is not too high, and the second is very decent. The successful execution of the first contract with Myanmar will increase the interest of other potential buyers. So the "Eagles" flying to Southeast Asia are just the "first swallow".
By Svetlana Kholodnova, Radio Sputnik
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