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Will Russia Sell Su-35 Fighters to Iran?
The acquisition of the Su-35, a more modern fighter series, would undoubtedly elevate Iran’s aerial abilities.
The true test of any given nation’s ability to project power over great distances is its fighter jet fleet. Advanced fighter jets, whether fourth or fifth generation, allow for air superiority which ...
F-16 fighter jets alone will not secure Ukraines air superiority against Russias advanced Su-35s. A broader strategy, ...
Fighter jets aren't just for the nations that build them. Check out the fighters that have made the biggest impact on the ...
The Sukhoi Su-25 "Frogfoot" is Russia’s answer to the A-10 Warthog, built for close air support and deadly precision strikes.
The acquisition of the Su-35s follows a broader strategic partnership agreement signed between Iran and Russia in early ...
The sighting of a Russian Su-57 Felon stealth fighter in Iran in late February 2025 was noteworthy for several reasons. One reason was that it served as an indirect reminder that Iran lags far ...
Social media is abuzz with a photo allegedly shot during the Indian Air Force’s air show at Prayagraj on the last day of the Maha Kumbh Mela, i.e., 26 February 2025. Archived versions of the ...
Russia’s Su-30MK2 is an export variant of the Sukhoi Design Bureau’s popular ... The Su-30MK2 is a derivative of the Soviet-era Su-27 “Flanker” (NATO designation). It has been upgraded ...
They include the Sukhoi Su-27 and Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets, Mi-35 and Mi-17 helicopters, BMP-3F infantry fighting vehicles, as well as the Kalashnikov AK-101 and AK-102 rifles. Indonesia, according ...