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Barnama
23-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Russian Helicopters Targets Southeast Asia Market With New Aircraft At LIMA 2025
REGION - NORTHERN > NEWS By Zarul Effendi Razali LANGKAWI, May 23 (Bernama) -- Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of defence conglomerate Rostec, is aiming to expand its presence in the Southeast Asian (SEA) market by showcasing its latest aircraft at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025. The company is promoting its newly upgraded Mi-171A3 offshore helicopter, the Ka-32A11M firefighting helicopter, and the Ansat lightweight multipurpose helicopter. Speaking on the sidelines of LIMA 2025 today, company spokesperson Puminova Valeria highlighted the Mi-171A3 as an ideal solution for many key countries participating in the exhibition. 'Malaysia, for example, is a major exporter of natural resources, with proven oil reserves exceeding 4 billion barrels. Many other Asian nations attending the event also have extensive coastlines or a developed network of offshore deposits. 'For these countries, it is critical to have a fleet capable of operations over both land and sea. The Mi-171A3 is perfectly suited to meet this need,' she told Bernama. Designed specifically for the oil and gas sector, the Mi-171A3 supports personnel and cargo transport to offshore drilling platforms and is also equipped for offshore search and rescue operations. The helicopter has a maximum take-off weight of 13 tonnes and can carry up to 4 tonnes of payload. With additional fuel tanks, it boasts a range of up to 1,000 kilometres.
Malaysia Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
LIMA 2025 draws global defense, aerospace industry leaders
LANGKAWI, Malaysia, May 22 (Xinhua) -- The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) continues to serve as a key platform for global defense and aerospace companies to showcase their latest technologies, attracting major industry players across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Kicked off on Tuesday, this year's edition saw strong international participation, drawing attention from both Malaysian and foreign officials, including Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who visited several company pavilions and was briefed on the products on display. Among the notable developments, Russian defense firms returned to LIMA after a six-year absence. Participants included the state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, Russian Helicopters, United Aircraft Corporation, and the state space corporation Roscosmos. Highlights include mock-ups of the Su-57 fighter, Su-75 light fighter and an updated IL-76 cargo transport aircraft, as well as other items such as the Orlan reconnaissance and targeting drone and the Lancet loitering munition. Firms from Trkiye are among the largest foreign exhibitors, with munitions manufacturer Roketsan and Aselsan, which is known for its advanced remote-controlled weapon systems, communication equipment and electro-optical systems. Among the notable French firms are Naval Group, a French industrial group specialised in naval defence and marine renewable energy, global aviation giant Thales, and aero engine and aviation equipment manufacturer Safran. South Korea's Korea Aerospace Industries showcases its FA-50 light fighter. Malaysia has ordered 18 units of the aircraft, with deliveries expected to begin in 2026. Organized biennially, the exhibition features 860 exhibitors representing various sectors in maritime and aerospace.
