Russia has announced the conclusion of the first export contracts for its most advanced fighter jet, the Sukhoi Su-57, a fifth-generation aircraft designed for advanced combat missions. Alexander Mikheev, CEO of Rosoboronexport, confirmed the news during the Zhuhai Airshow in China, although he did not disclose details about the buyers or delivery timelines.
According to our partner outlet Aeroin, possible interested parties include Algeria, which already operates an extensive fleet of Russian aircraft, including the Su-30MKA and MiG-29M. Iran is also mentioned, although prolonged negotiations over other models like the Su-35 might reflect Russia’s reluctance to provide its most advanced technologies.
International debut in China
During the Zhuhai Airshow, the Su-57E, the export version of the fighter, participated in demonstration flights and was showcased in a static display, though with a prototype rather than a production model. This event marked its international debut and underscores Russia’s efforts to position the aircraft in the global market.
