Russia’s Attack Helicopter and Missiles at Dubai Airshow

• Russia is barred from most of the world’s major air shows, such as those in Paris and Farnborough.
• But it showed off its military aircraft and a new missile at this month’s Dubai Air Show.
• Russia’s presence was kept quiet and its displays were off to the side.

The Dubai Airshow, which took place in mid-November, was set against a backdrop of increasing geopo