A number of Middle Eastern and African countries have shown interest in the Russian Checkmate light tactical fighter, and project proposals have been forwarded to interested partners, the head of Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev, told Sputnik.
"A number of countries in the region have shown interest in the Checkmate light tactical aircraft. Project proposals have now been sent to interested partners," Mikheev said on the sidelines of the Egypt International Airshow, which is taking place at El Alamein International Airport.
He also noted that the aircraft will receive unmanned and two-seater modifications.