Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Dynamic Drone Designs Highlight Russian UAV Ambitions
UAVs offer surveillance, delivery, and attack capabilities
Zala display at Dubai Airshow 2025
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Russia’s aerospace industry is showcasing several uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) designs as part of its participation at the Dubai Airshow. Among them is the export version of the Forpost medium-range UAV from the Ural Civil Aviation Plant. The Forpost-RE, which made its international debut earlier this year at the IDEX show in Abu Dhabi, is based on the IAI Searcher airframe and offers a reconnaissance and attack capability with the ability to carry weapons of up to 40 kg (about 88 pounds).

Making its debut in Dubai is the Center of Autonomous Robotic Systems KSI. Able to carry a payload of up to 25 kg, the multi-rotor, electric-powered UAV is a modular design that can be adapted to various tasks, including delivery to remote locations and surveillance.