Middle East Conflict Boosting Interest in Russian Orlan Drones, Manufacturer Says
STC spokesperson says conflict and energy efficiency trends driving foreign customer interest at Malaysian defense exhibition
Quick Look
- Russia's Special Technology Center says the Middle East conflict is increasing foreign interest in Orlan-series unmanned aerial vehicles.
- The manufacturer is presenting its drones at the Defense Services Asia exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, with Rosoboronexport handling international sales.
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Why It Matters
Russia's Special Technology Center manufactures the Orlan-series of unmanned aerial vehicles, which have been used in various conflicts. The company presents its products through Rosoboronexport, the state arms exporter. The Defense Services Asia exhibition is a major defense industry event in the Asia-Pacific region.
KUALA LUMPUR /Malaysia/, April 21 /TASS/. The conflict in the Middle East is heightening the interest in Russia's Orlan-series unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) among potential foreign customers, a spokesperson for the manufacturer, Special Technology Center (STC), told TASS at the Defense Services Asia (DSA) international exhibition of arms and military equipment in Malaysia. "The supply of Orlan drones to foreign countries is under the jurisdiction of Rosoboronexport. We are ready to supply the aircraft wherever such an agreement is reached. The conflict in the Middle East and the heightened energy efficiency trend will undoubtedly increase the potential foreign customers' interest in Russian Orlan drones. We see that interest is growing. We have modern, highly sophisticated technology," he said. STC products are being presented as part of the joint Russian exhibit of the arms exporter Rosoboronexport (part of the state tech corporation Rostec). The event is also featuring the advanced Orlan-10 unmanned reconnaissance system. The DSA exhibition is being held from April 20-23 in Kuala Lumpur.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
More countries may express interest in Orlan drones following the Middle East conflict demonstrations
Likely · Within months
Rosoboronexport will announce new Orlan export deals
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- Which specific countries are interested in purchasing Orlan drones?
- What are the terms of potential deals?
- How many Orlan drones have been sold internationally to date?
