Flanker Export Thread

[Sandhi Yudha]

The F-15EX was created to replace the F-15C/D in performing homeland and air defense missions and also serve as an 'affordable' platform for employing large stand-off weapons to augment the frontline F-22 and F-35. But the package offered to Indonesia has such an insanely high pricetag, specially compared to more recent acquisitions like the 32 F-35 for Rumania for 'only' $7,2 billion, it will be unwise to still go for the F-15EX, even when they have some superior flight performance and weaponload compared to the F-35.

So maybe the photosession inside the Su-57 is just for fun and/or a stimulance to the US government to come with a better offer.
Until now we only see wild rumours, speculations and daydreaming of 'insiders and online experts', so lets wait and see what happen in the next 5 years.

 

[Feanor]

There are reports Iran has received their first Su-35SE. If true, it would be a substantial improvement for the Iranian Air Force. And in principle Russian fighter jet production outpaces war losses by a decent margin making it possible to sustain the war effort and export some aircraft.

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[koxinga]

There are reports Iran has received their first Su-35SE. If true, it would be a substantial improvement for the Iranian Air Force. And in principle Russian fighter jet production outpaces war losses by a decent margin making it possible to sustain the war effort and export some aircraft.

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As I understand, the reasons for the delay was Iranian insistence on some form of production / assemble / tech transfer. Was this resolved?

I imagine it would be an arrangement similar to HAL/India.

 

[Feanor]

As I understand, the reasons for the delay was Iranian insistence on some form of production / assemble / tech transfer. Was this resolved?

I imagine it would be an arrangement similar to HAL/India.

I don't have any information to suggest that, the claims of first deliveries involve completed aircraft brought over by An-124 to Iran. We also don't have confirmation yet.

bmpd

Немецкий журнал Flug Revue посвященный аэрокосмической тематике пишет, что якобы 18 ноября в ходе церемонии прошедшей на территории авиазавода в Комсомольске-на-Амуре, иранской стороне были официально переданы первые два Су-35СЭ. После этого самолеты были в разобранном виде доставлены с помощью...

t.me

 

[koxinga]

I don't have any information to suggest that, the claims of first deliveries involve completed aircraft brought over by An-124 to Iran. We also don't have confirmation yet.

bmpd

Немецкий журнал Flug Revue посвященный аэрокосмической тематике пишет, что якобы 18 ноября в ходе церемонии прошедшей на территории авиазавода в Комсомольске-на-Амуре, иранской стороне были официально переданы первые два Су-35СЭ. После этого самолеты были в разобранном виде доставлены с помощью...

t.me

The source appears to be a Flugrevue article, which was written by Babak Tagvhee. He is pretty much anti-Iran regime but is well informed and written various articles on Iranian aviation.

Die ersten Suchoi Su-35SE sind im Iran: alle Fakten zur Lieferung aus Russland

Lange war der Deal unklar, vor einem Jahr dann die Bestätigung: Der Iran erhält Su-35SE aus Russland. Jetzt haben die Russen die ersten Super-Flanker nach Teheran geliefert. Doch es sollen deutlich mehr werden, als zunächst bekannt.

www.flugrevue.de

A version of it is found here. As for how reliable, I guess we will need to wait and see.

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[Sandhi Yudha]

It seems that the al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Jaza'iriya (Force Aérienne Algérienne) already received an amount of Su-35 multirole fighters. The Su-35 fighters were originally manufactured for Egypt, which placed an order in 2018 but later withdrew due to american CAATSA pressure.

Reports indicate that Algeria has acquired 14 of the 28 aircraft originally built for Egypt.

First Su-35 for Algerian Air Force

First Su-35 for Algerian Air Force Recently, the al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Jaza'iriya (Force Aérienne Algérienne, Algerian Air Force) began operating the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter aircr

scramble.nl

With this Algeria has become officially the third Su-35 user. Here we have a video posted on Twitter.
https://x.com/Algeristarship/status/1900170446907027848?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1900170446907027848|twgr^ffbca94fe46eb3d1a99f1ed9195e4a2555b37449|twcon^s1_&ref_url=https://carroemotos.com.br/algerije-koopt-su-35-gevechtsvliegtuigen-van-rusland/

 

[SABRE]

In het kort:

|"It seems that the al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Jaza'iriya (Force Aérienne Algérienne) already received an amount of Su-35 multirole fighters. The Su-35 fighters were originally manufactured for Egypt, which placed an order in 2018 but later withdrew due to american CAATSA pressure.

Reports indicate that Algeria has acquired 14 of the 28 aircraft originally built for Egypt."|

First Su-35 for Algerian Air Force

First Su-35 for Algerian Air Force Recently, the al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Jaza'iriya (Force Aérienne Algérienne, Algerian Air Force) began operating the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter aircr

scramble.nl

With this Algeria has become officially the third Su-35 user. Here we have a video posted on Twitter.
https://x.com/Algeristarship/status/1900170446907027848?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1900170446907027848|twgr^ffbca94fe46eb3d1a99f1ed9195e4a2555b37449|twcon^s1_&ref_url=https://carroemotos.com.br/algerije-koopt-su-35-gevechtsvliegtuigen-van-rusland/

They were speculated to buy Su-57

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

They were speculated to buy Su-57

Yes, and there were also serious plans to order the Su-34, but until now there is only news about the Su-35, because of the recent training flights.

 

[Ananda]

Circulating online photos of Su-34 which called to be deliver to Algeria. This is part of order to Algeria that's being postponed due to the war.

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

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Circulating online photos of Su-34 which called to be deliver to Algeria. This is part of order to Algeria that's being postponed due to the war.

At last, if i am now wrong Algeria ordered the Su-32FN/Su-34 in 2015 or something...
But this one has really a unique colour scheme/paint job.

 

[Feanor]

Meanwhile Su-30SM deliveries to Belarus are continuing. This means they now have 12 relatively modern fighters, and the latest batch are Su-30SM2 presumably meaning they have the RVV-BD integrated, making them a serious threat to legacy aircraft.

Белоруссия получила ещё два истребителя Су-30СМ2

Как сообщило министерство обороны Белоруссии, 14 августа 2025 года на 61-ю истребительную авиационную базу ВВС и войск ПВО Белоруссии в Барановичах прибыла вторая пара полученных белорусской стороной новых многофункциональных истребителей Су-30СМ2 постройки Иркутского авиационного завода (ИАЗ, в…

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[Sandhi Yudha]

Thank you for sharing. Here an article of the delivery in English.
Belarus receives new Su-30SM2 fighter jets from Russia | News.az

 

[Ananda]

Armenia Nears $3B Deal to Buy India’s Su-30MKI Fighters

Armenia is reportedly nearing a multibillion-dollar deal with India to purchase HAL-built Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets.

thedefensepost.com

This is perhaps way out to find alternative option in exporting Flankers. Afterall Su-30 MKI still involve Russian parts this aero industry. It also back way to evade CAATSA, and unlike J-16, it is license Flankers and not unlicense copy.

 

[Feanor]

Note quite on topic but Russian sources are reporting that Russia has delivered their first two Su-57E, presumably to Algeria. It's interesting that Russia continues Su-35S production for domestic usage but still exports Su-57s, and this at war time.

Военный Осведомитель

Два российских истребителя пятого поколения Су-57Э переданы иностранному заказчику. "Они приступили к несению боевого дежурства и демонстрируют свои лучшие качества. Наш заказчик доволен", - заявил гендиректор ОАК Вадим Бадеха на выставке Dubai Airshow 2025. Военный Осведомитель

t.me

 

[Ananda]

Rosoboronexport order book includes contracts for Su-57E, Yak-130M aircraft — CEO

Alexander Mikheyev noted that the largest share of contracts signed by Rosoboronexport in 2026 is for products intended for the air force and air defense systems

tass.com

Not Flankers, but Su-57 export order perhaps can be include in this thread. Afterall it is Flanker replacement. This is being talk at Al Alemein Air Show in Egypt. Not clear yet whose the customer. It could be new export customer or additional order from Algeria.

 

[Ananda]

Ethiopia has taken delivery of 12 Russian-made Su-35 4++ generation fighter jets.

Key Details of the Acquisition

• Announcement: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the delivery in October 2026, stating the aircraft arrived a year ahead of schedule following an agreement with Moscow.
• Air Defense Systems: In addition to the 12 fighter jets, Ethiopia is set to receive four S-400 air defense system batteries from Russia.
• Context: The military upgrade comes amid heightened regional tensions with neighboring Eritrea and ongoing security challenges in the northern Tigray region.
• Fleet Modernization: The Su-35s follow previous acquisitions such as Su-30K fighters and add to a long-standing history of operating Sukhoi aircraft, shifting the balance of air power in the Horn of Africa.
More details on the announcement can be tracked via coverage on Reuters or Bloomberg.

I still have problem put link, so again I put excerpt from Google. This seems answer the recent talk and speculation online on whose the customer of recent Su-35 contract.




2 Ethiopian Su-35 already been handed over in Russia. Bearinh fuselage number 2551 and 2552.

 

[koxinga]

Some speculation that this could be from the cancelled Egyptian order, which could be the reason for rapid delivery.