Defence firms see Asia opportunity in Russian absence from air show
Russia's absence from the Singapore Airshow, as its companies struggle with sanctions and the demands of sustaining the invasion of Ukraine, shows an opportunity for rivals to step in with some Asian customers, experts and industry sources say. Defence giants such as UAC and Russian Helicopters have historically had large presences at Asia's biggest air show, where companies show off a range of systems, from sensors and small arms to massive transport aircraft, missiles and satellites. This year, however, no Russian companies were listed among attendees - which competitors said was...