Rosoboronexport CEO says African interest in Russian military products growing yearly
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Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheyev stated that African countries' interest in Russian military products is growing annually, citing it as proof of reliability and demand ahead of the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 in Egypt.
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African countries have historically used Soviet and Russian military products, and Rosoboronexport is Russia's state-owned arms export agency.
MOSCOW, September 7. /TASS/. African countries’ interest in Russian military products is growing every year, Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheyev told TASS.
"African countries are traditional users of Soviet, and now Russian, military products, and their interest in them is growing every year. This is the best indicator of the reliability and demand for Russian weapons on the continent," he said ahead of the international aerospace exhibition in Egypt.
Mikheyev emphasized that "Rosoboronexport fulfills its warranty obligations for the military products it supplies and provides maintenance services within the warranty period specified in the contract documents." "After the warranty period expires, our partners can turn to certified companies that provide maintenance and repair services," he added.
The El Alamein International Airshow 2026 will take place in Egypt on September 8-10.
Open Questions
- Which specific African countries are increasing their purchases?
- What types of military products are in highest demand?
- How does this trend compare to previous years in quantitative terms?
