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Upgraded Su-57 stealth fighter debuts at Egypt International Airshow with new weaponry

Russia’s defense sector is preparing a major technology showcase for the Egypt International Airshow 2026, where state giant Rostec will premiere its export-grade Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter equipped with a previously unseen armaments package, TASS reported. The upcoming event, scheduled for September 8–10 in El Alamein, will serve as the launchpad for the updated Su-57E … The post…

Russia's defense industry is set to unveil a cutting-edge technology demonstration at the upcoming Egypt International Airshow 2026. The Russian state-owned conglomerate Rostec will be showcasing an export-grade Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter, which will be equipped with a suite of advanced weaponry, according to TASS. The airshow, which will take place from September 8 to 10 in El Alamein, will mark the debut of the upgraded Su-57E variant.

The aircraft will not only be displayed statically but will also perform live aerial maneuvers during the expo. In addition to the fighter jet's introduction, Rostec's subsidiary High Precision Systems will be staging the first foreign demonstration of the "Bison" anti-drone system. This sophisticated system, designed to counter low-altitude aerial and unmanned threats, will be presented as a key element of Russia's defensive systems export portfolio.

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