CSTO member states eye upgraded Russian-made Yak-130M combat trainer — Rosoboronexport

MOSCOW, November 11. /TASS/. Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states are interested in the Russian-made Yak-130M upgraded combat training aircraft, Vasily Kruglov, deputy director for strategy and development at the state arms seller Rosoboronexport (part of the state tech corporation Rostec), said at the international collective security forum. "African countries show enormous interest in it [the Yak-130M] and I believe that CSTO member states also display interest. We also offer it to Asian countries. It has proved to be a very interesting product, which draws interest from the military across the globe," the Rosoboronexport executive said. The Yak-130M essentially serves as a "multitool," he said. "It can replace fourth-and fifth-generation fighter aircraft in low-intensity conflicts and helps accomplish a broad range of objectives in modern warfare with its diverse armament," he emphasized. The Yak-130M is a heavily upgraded Russian-made two-seat combat training aircraft developed by the Yakovlev Design Bureau based on the Yak-130 model. The upgraded combat trainer made its debut flight on June 25, 2026. As a key feature of its new modification, the Yak-130M has effectively become a full-fledged combat aircraft. The combat trainer’s equipment was more than 50% renewed during its heavy upgrade. In particular, it features advanced onboard sight systems and a modern radar. The upgrade has enabled the Yak-130M to use a broad range of weapons, including missiles and bombs to engage both aerial and ground targets.