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February 6, 2026
Russian aviation and drone expo highlights proactive import substitution
Russia’s NAIS-2026 aviation and drone expo features more than 200 companies focused on proactive import substitution
TL;DR
- The NAIS and DronTech expo features over 200 companies, primarily Russian (92%), along with participants from Belarus, Iran, and China.
- The event showcases Russian import substitution efforts in aviation and drone technology, with some products described as proactively advancing beyond Western capabilities.
- Foreign participation is highlighted, with a large Chinese pavilion and presentations from Belarusian and Iranian companies focusing on airport equipment, aviation services under sanctions, and UAV components.
- Key Russian exhibitors include Kalashnikov, Almaz-Antey, ZALA Aero Group, and Supercam, presenting various drones, navigation systems, and batteries.
- New Russian-made products debuted, such as the Mi-34M1 light helicopter and the first domestically produced passenger jet bridge.
- The expo also includes award ceremonies and business programs focused on unmanned aviation, digital technologies, and applied science.
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