Russia's Special Technology Center Expands Orlan Drone Production Capacity for Foreign Exports
STC announces ability to supply Orlan reconnaissance drones to international markets through Rosoboronexport at DSA exhibition in Malaysia
Quick Look
- The Special Technology Center (STC) has expanded its production capacity for the Orlan reconnaissance unmanned aerial systems and can now supply these drones to foreign countries, the STC spokesperson announced at the Defense Services Asia (DSA) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur.
- The decision to export would be made by Rosoboronexport, Russia's state arms exporter.
- Russia currently supplies Orlan UAVs to more than 20 countries.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Orlan is a family of Russian reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles. The Orlan-10 is one of the most prominent models, widely used in various conflict zones. Russia has been actively promoting its military equipment at international exhibitions to increase defense exports.
KUALA LUMPUR /Malaysia/, April 22. /TASS/. The Special Technology Center (STC) has expanded its production capacity for the advanced Orlan reconnaissance unmanned aerial systems, the STC spokesperson told TASS at the Defense Services Asia (DSA) international exhibition of arms and military equipment in Malaysia. "STC has managed to expand its production capacity, and we now have the capacity to supply Orlan drones to foreign countries. Naturally, this decision is made by our customer, Rosoboronexport. If all domestic contracts are fulfilled, then we have the opportunity to supply the systems abroad," he said. It was previously reported that Russia supplies the Orlan unmanned aerial vehicles to more than 20 countries. STC products are being showcased as part of the joint Russian exhibit of the arms exporter Rosoboronexport (part of the state tech corporation Rostec). The event also showcases the advanced unmanned reconnaissance system, the Orlan-10. The DSA exhibition is taking place from April 20-23 in Kuala Lumpur.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Rosoboronexport will finalize export agreements with additional countries within the next 12 months
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- Which specific countries are potential buyers?
- What are the terms of the potential deals?
- How many drones could be exported?
