Russia returns to the largest defense and aviation event in Latin America. From April 1st to 4th, Rosoboronexport, the state-owned company responsible for the country’s arms exports, participates in LAAD Defence & Security 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, highlighting the fifth-generation fighter Su-57E.
The company has not attended LAAD since 2019. This year, it returns with a robust showcase of Russian military technology, presenting land, air, and naval equipment that have been tested in combat and updated based on the experience of the Russian Armed Forces. 
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Focus on partnerships and technology transfer
According to Rosoboronexport CEO, Alexander Mikheev, the main goal of participation is to intensify technological cooperation with Latin American countries. “We plan to develop partnerships for the joint development and production of small arms, drones, high-precision ammunition, armored vehicles, aircraft, and naval equipment,” Mikheev stated.
Main highlights of Rosoboronexport at LAAD 2025:
Aviation:
- Su-57E (fifth-generation stealth fighter)
- Su-35 (multifunctional fighter)
- Il-76MD-90A(E) (military transport aircraft)
- Mi-171Sh and Ka-52E (transport and attack helicopters)
Ground Forces:
- T-90MS (modern battle tank)
- BMPT (tank support combat vehicle)
Air Defense:
- S-400 Triumph and S-350E Vityaz (long- and medium-range defense systems)
- Tor-M2K and Igla-S (tactical and portable air defense systems)
Fleet:
- BK-16E and BK-10 (assault and patrol boats)
- Project 22160 (modular patrol vessel)
- Sprut-SDM1 (light amphibious tank)
Global Trend: Strategic Autonomy
Mikheev also emphasized that the global defense sector is moving toward “strategic autonomy,” focusing on nationalizing production through technology transfer. “By 2030, projects with this profile will represent 40% of the entire arms market and grow by 95% in volume,” he stated.
Source and images: Rosoboronexport / LAAD 2025. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
