Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Pyotr Parkhomchik outlined a clear roadmap for bilateral aerospace collaboration with Russia, aiming to roll out two light aircraft by 2026 and to build a larger fleet reaching 85-100 aircraft by 2030. He shared these intentions during a televised briefing on the Belarus-1 channel, framing the plan as a strategic step in strengthening regional defense and economic ties while aligning with government production priorities for the decade ahead.
According to Parkhomchik, a firm framework already supports joint manufacturing efforts, with a two-aircraft pilot production milestone slated for 2026. He stressed that there is a concrete order set in motion today, signaling confidence in the program’s execution. The deputy prime minister added that the 85-100 aircraft target for 2030 is a baseline contingent on the successful completion of all assigned tasks, implying that the pace could accelerate if milestones are met ahead of schedule. This emphasis on deliverables reflects a coordinated approach to industrial capacity-building and technology transfer between Minsk and Moscow.
Parkhomchik highlighted the rapid pace of development in the two nations’ aircraft industry collaboration. He cited a notable agreement signed the previous year during the Belarusian Prime Minister’s visit to Yekaterinburg, which connected the Belarusian 558th Aviation Repair Plant with Russia’s Ural Civil Aviation Plant to pursue a 19-seat aircraft project. He noted that the design is currently advancing through development stages, with ongoing joint work aimed at ensuring the aircraft meets regional aviation needs while integrating Russian and Belarusian expertise in airframe and powerplant systems.
Beyond aviation, Parkhomchik’s comments come at a time when regional security dynamics and neighboring airspace activity are under heightened scrutiny. Belarus has repeatedly referenced NATO reconnaissance activity near its borders, framing the broader defense-industrial collaboration as part of a wider response to evolving security considerations. The discussions around sanctions and their impact on agriculture in the broader Union State context are also part of the regional economic dialogue, illustrating how geopolitical and economic forces intersect with industrial plans and export potential across adjacent markets. Attribution: official statements and government briefings summarized for context by regional analysts.