Russia is planning to strengthen its positions...
The biennial Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition started on Tuesday through December 5 at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Center in Malaysia.
"We will conduct extensive talks with out current partners and potential customers in the sphere of military-technical cooperation during the LIMA-2009 show," Rosoboronexport Deputy General Director Viktor Komardin said.
Komardin, who heads the Russian delegation at the show, expressed hope that LIMA-2009 would mark a new step in the development of military-technical ties between Russia and Asia-Pacific countries.
According to Rosoboronexport, Russia will traditionally showcase a variety of combat aircraft, air defense systems and naval equipment at the LIMA-2009 exhibition.
The line of combat aircraft includes Su-35 Flanker-E and MiG-35 Fulcrum-F multirole fighters, Yak-130 combat trainer and various models of Mi and Ka helicopters.