Russia's Arms Contracts With Arab States Amounts to Tens of Billions of Dollars: Official

MOSCOW, November 17 (Sputnik) - Russia's portfolio of arms export contracts with countries in the Middle East, and North Africa amounts to tens of billions of dollars, Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation chief Dmitry Shugaev told Sputnik.
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"The Middle East, North Africa, and the Near East have traditionally been key destinations for Russian arms and military equipment exports. Countries in these regions account for a significant portion of Russia's military-technical contracts. The order portfolio of these countries is estimated at tens of billions of US dollars," Shugaev said ahead of Dubai Airshow 2025.
Countries in the Middle East, North Africa and the Near East are primarily interested in Russian aviation and armored vehicles, air defense systems, drones and various types of small arms, the official added.