Embassy Weekly Online | July IV

(July 23, 2021) The 15th International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2021, one of the world’s largest aviation forums, was opened on July 20. This year’s event is attended by about 290 foreign companies from more than 50 countries, including India. For instance, BrahMos Aerospace exhibition booth is among the most visited. The opening ceremony was followed by a tour to view the exhibition. Russian President Vladimir Putin inspected the state-of-the-art light tactical aircraft developed by Sukhoi – a single-engine fighter of the fifth generation, which combines innovative technologies, including support for the pilot control activities by means of artificial intelligence, and proven solutions. As expected, mass produced supplies of the aircraft may start as early as 2026-2027 – This week marked two important dates – the 30th anniversary of the Russia-ASEAN relations and the 25th anniversary of the full-scale dialogue with the Association, which was brought to the level