Intel: Russia displays new fighter jet at Dubai Airshow 2021
With the Su-75 Checkmate on display, Russia aims to remind the Emirates and other nations they have options when it comes to fifth-generation fighters.
Russia’s prototype fifth-generation stealth fighter jet made an appearance at the Dubai Airshow on Sunday, marking the first time the aircraft has been displayed outside its home country.
Why It Matters: The Su-75 Checkmate is being touted as Moscow’s significantly cheaper alternative to Lockheed-Martin’s F-35.
Earlier this year, the Biden administration approved a proposal to sell up to 50 F-35s to the United Arab Emirates for the first time. The proposal, first put forth by the Trump administration, came after Abu Dhabi agreed to recognize Israel last year.
But that deal has been held up, reportedly amid concerns in Washington that the UAE’s agreement with China’s Huawei for 5G networks could pose risks to the F-35’s sensitive technology.
