ABU DHABI /UAE/, February 21. /TASS/. The export versions of the UTS-800 training aircraft and the Forpost-RE medium-range UAV system developed by the Ural Civil Aviation Plant and unveiled at the IDEX 2025 international arms show evoked interest of Middle Eastern and Asian states, Ural Civil Aviation Plant Spokeswoman Yekaterina Zgirovskaya told TASS on Friday.
"The products developed by the Ural Civil Aviation Plant have evoked the interest of both representatives of defense, security and law-enforcement agencies and business people. The visitors of the display stand of the integrated Russian exposition that featured the UTS-800 and Forpost-RE mockups inquired in detail about the characteristics of our vehicles," the spokeswoman said.
Guests to the Russian exposition asked questions about ejection seats, the status of the UTS-800 program - whether this is a prototype or a flying plane - the advantages of the turboprop engine and the possibility of installing armaments. The Forpost-RE UAV system evoked the interest of visitors from the viewpoint of the use of artificial intelligence, air-launched weapons and possible payloads, she explained.
Forpost UAV system and UTS-800 training aircraft
The Forpost medium-range UAV system has proven its efficiency in real combat conditions. In its strike configuration, the system can carry missiles or glide bombs allowing it to deliver strikes on stationary and moving targets, including armor. The Forpost is capable of conducting optical, radio and radar monitoring and employing air-launched weapons. The payload includes replaceable modules with a thermal imaging camera, a color video camera on a gyro-stabilized rotating platform, a photo camera and other equipment.
The UTS-800 training plane features high maneuverability and low operational costs. The aircraft trainer is outfitted with a turboprop engine, ejection seats, a standard oxygen system, an air conditioner, an anti-icing system and other equipment. An available G-suit ensures the pilot’s increased tolerance to piloting overloads. The airframe is made of domestic composite materials. The UTS-800 plane’s cockpit is similar to the cockpits of Russian-made combat aircraft.