Russia's military industry suffered a fiasco at the Dubai Air Show, highlighting multiple problems. At the 2023 Dubai Airshow, the Russian military-industrial delegation suffered an unprecedented embarrassment, failing to get any orders, but losing exhibition fees and travel expenses. The failure exposed a number of problems, including technical lag, prolongation of the war in Ukraine, and performance issues. These factors have led to Russia's predicament and declining credibility in the international military-industrial market. The international community's growing concern about Russia's military industry, whose technological lag and sanctions make it difficult to cooperate, and the war in Ukraine has had a huge impact on its exports. To get out of this predicament, Russia's military industry needs to upgrade its technology, resume export orders, and show more flexibility and pragmatism. However, there is disagreement and controversy over whether the Russian military industry can regain its strength in the future. At the Dubai Air Show, the Russian military-industrial delegation suffered an unprecedented setback. This exhibition is the largest air show in the Middle East and an important event in the international military industry. The biennial Dubai Airshow is usually an important platform for leading companies to showcase their latest products and technologies and compete for potential customers and orders. However, in 2023, the Russian military-industrial delegation failed to reach any orders, but lost the exhibition fee and travel expenses.
According to Russia, the Russian military-industrial delegation presented its latest fighters, drones, air defense systems and other products at the exhibition, trying to attract customers in the Middle East and Africa region. However, these products have failed to generate much interest and have instead been criticized and questioned. Some customers are dissatisfied with the performance, reliability, maintainability, compatibility and other aspects of Russia**, believing that Russia** is not suitable for their needs and environment. They also expressed distrust in the aspects of **, delivery time, after-sales service, etc., believing that Russia ** is not worth their investment and risk. In addition, some clients have also expressed concerns about the political, legal, and moral aspects of Russia**, believing that it may cause them trouble and pressure. In the end, the Russian military-industrial delegation got nothing at the Dubai Air Show. The fiasco highlighted the multiple problems facing the Russian military industry. First of all, the impact of sanctions and the prolongation of the war in Ukraine has called into question the technology and performance of Russia's military industry. Secondly, in the international market, the products of the Russian military industry have not been able to meet the needs of customers, and the first and service have not been able to gain the trust of customers. Finally, political factors have also led to the questioning of the Russian military industry in the international market.
In order to get out of the situation, the Russian military industry needs to actively respond to these problems. First, upgrade technology, improve product performance and quality, and restore customer confidence in its products. Secondly, to increase the trust of customers in Russian military products by improving ** and services. Finally, it is necessary to reduce the influence of political factors on product exports and improve the competitiveness of the international market. However, it will not be easy to regain its strength, and the Russian military industry faces enormous challenges. There is disagreement and controversy about whether it can revive its strength in the future. It remains to be seen whether the Russian military industry will be able to regain the trust and orders of the international market. Russia suffered a crushing defeat at the Dubai Air Show, an event that not only brought significant economic losses to the Russian military-industrial complex, but also dealt a serious blow to its international image and status. Russia's military industry's predicament stems from multiple problems, including sanctions, the prolongation of the war in Ukraine, and technological backwardness. Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Russia has been subject to multiple rounds of sanctions by the United States, the European Union, and other countries and organizations, including sanctions on the Russian military-industrial sector. These sanctions have restricted the export channels of the Russian military industry, weakened the market share of the Russian military industry, increased the costs and risks of the Russian military industry, and affected the technology and innovation of the Russian military industry.
In addition, the prolongation of the war in Ukraine has also depleted Russia's resources and damaged its international reputation and status. In addition, the Russian military industry has lagged behind countries such as the United States, Europe and China in some key areas of technology. These problems have made the Russian military industry lose its competitiveness and attractiveness in the international military industrial market. How can the Russian military-industrial complex get out of the situation in the long run?First of all, Russia needs to seek new export markets, especially among non-Western countries. Second, Russia needs to increase investment in technology, accelerate the pace of technological renewal and innovation, and improve the performance and quality of military products. In addition, Russia also needs to work hard to improve its international image and win more understanding and support from the international community. Only through these efforts will the Russian military industry be able to get out of its predicament and regain market competitiveness. To change the status quo, Russia needs to re-examine its military development strategy, strengthen technological innovation, improve product quality, and expand new export markets. At the same time, it actively seeks international cooperation to enhance the understanding and trust of the international community in Russia in order to improve its international image and status. In this way, the Russian military industry can be revitalized and returned to the core position of the international military market.
The Russian military industry is facing a number of problems in the international market, which has led to a decline in exports and market share. According to the Swedish International Peace Research Institute SIPRI, Russia's total exports in 2019-2023 amounted to $13.5 billion, down 22% from 2014-2018. Market share also fell from 21% to 18%. At the same time, Russia's main export customers have also changed, moving from traditional countries such as India, China and Algeria to some smaller countries such as Egypt, Venezuela and Turkey. Therefore, to get out of the situation, the Russian military industry needs to take some measures. First of all, it is crucial to improve the technical level. The Russian military industry must increase investment in research and development to develop more advanced, efficient and reliable ** to meet the needs and expectations of customers. Especially in the fields of aerospace, unmanned aerial vehicles, electronic warfare, cyber warfare and space warfare, in order to adapt to the changes and needs of future wars. Secondly, the resumption of export orders is also essential. The Russian military industry should strengthen the maintenance of existing customers and open up more markets and customers in order to increase their sales and revenues.
In addition, it is important to show more flexibility and pragmatism. The Russian military industry needs to adjust its strategy in terms of quality, delivery period, after-sales service, etc., in order to improve the efficiency and quality of cooperation and delivery. At the same time, it is also crucial to improve attitudes towards politics, law, morality, etc., and reduce unnecessary troubles and pressures. In general, in order for the Russian military industry to remain competitive and attractive in the international market, it needs to make efforts and improvements in the level of technology, export orders and flexibility and pragmatism. In this way, we can get out of the predicament, reinvigorate our reputation, achieve greater development, and win more trust and reputation.