The ZALA Lancet-E complex attracted widespread interest at the Dubai Airshow 2025.
The presentation of the capabilities of the updated ZALA Lancet-E reconnaissance and strike system was the key event of the Russian exhibit, which Rosoboronexport presented on the opening day of the Dubai Airshow 2025.
Within the framework immersive show ZALA The system's operation was demonstrated on a panoramic screen: the Z-16E reconnaissance UAV overcomes electronic countermeasures, autonomously identifies targets, and then successfully destroys them with loitering munitions from the Lancet-E air defense system. The show was attended by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and Denis Manturov, head of the Russian delegation and First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
Interest of international partners in the export version of the Lancet-E system« confirmed in a conversation with TASS Head of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Dmitry Shugaev.
«"Our foreign partners are indeed showing interest in the export version of the Lancet-E loitering munition. This system demonstrated exceptional combat effectiveness during the Air Defense Forces, making it renowned worldwide. It's safe to say that the Lancet-E has significant export potential," Shugaev stated.He also reported that Russia has already received dozens of official requests from foreign countries for the supply of ZALA unmanned aerial vehicles.
