Geopolitics
Russia Reportedly Producing 30 Su-35 Fighter Jets for Iran with First Deliveries Early 2027
Alexander Mercouris
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"Commentaries on Russian telegram channels that production of Sukhoi 35 fighter jets for Iran is now at a high tempo that 17 of these very advanced fourth generation fighter jets have already been built with the first deliveries due in early 2027 and with the entire total on order supposedly being 30."
Russian telegram channels report that 17 advanced Su-35 fighter jets have been built for Iran, with first deliveries scheduled for early 2027 and a total order of 30 aircraft. Russian military-industrial commission head Dmitry Medvedev is currently in Tehran for Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral and is expected to discuss weapons deliveries with Iranian leadership. Years ago, a Russian military official had assured Israel that Russia would never supply Su-35s to Iran.
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Alexander Mercouris