Russia Calls Off Major Air Show Amid Security Fears – Reports
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The Moscow Times
The Moscow Times
Russia has called off a showcase biennial air show amid reports of security concerns and military equipment shortages arising from the 15-month war in Ukraine, state news agencies reported Wednesday. Russia’s International Air and Space Salon (MAKS) has been used by the authorities to display Russia’s achievements in high-end technology since it was inaugurated in 1993. MAKS XVI, which had been scheduled for July 25-30, has been “postponed,” news agency Interfax reported, citing an unidentified source close the organizers. Five aviation industry sources who spoke with the Kommersant business d…