Russia Gave Su-35s to Allies, Now May License Production to Iran

For some time, suspicions have been growing that Russia offers cash (or gold), technology, know-how and modern weapons in exchange for drones, ammunition, missiles. north koreapeople will support his war in Ukraine – As Kyiv Post previously reported.

Most military analysts believe that the contract for the delivery of 24 Sukhoi Su-35 (NATO: Flanker E) multirole fighter jets, with deliveries starting in April 2023, is one of these transactions. These planes were delivered relatively quickly, as they were part of a $2 billion deal from which Egypt withdrew due to concerns about US sanctions if it purchased weapons from Russia.

Now it seems that the level of Iran The ongoing support has reached such a level that two dozen aircraft can no longer afford adequate compensation.

Accordingly According to Iranian journalist Hayal Muazin, Moscow has given Iran a license for Tehran to begin production of Russian Su-30 (NATO: Flanker C) and Su-35 fighter jets and is already preparing to establish an assembly plant. Muazin called it “an important step in the development of Iranian aviation”; The first deliveries of Su-35s under the current contract have already increased Iran’s air force capability.

It appears that Iran will initially receive pre-manufactured subsystems, components and other parts for local assembly, then eventually develop its own full manufacturing capability.

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Accordingly In 2013, Israel-based Mezuzah Telegram completed the fine print of an Iranian license that would allow the construction of up to 72 Su-35s and an unknown number of Su-30s. BRICKS The summit was held in Kazan, Russia, between 22 and 24 October.

This number of modern aircraft will not only enhance Iran’s armed forces, but also create new jobs and develop its own aviation industry. This would also reduce Tehran’s dependence on foreign supplies of military equipment and allow it to reduce the impact of international sanctions under which it currently operates. It is unclear whether the licensing arrangement will give Iran the right to produce aircraft for export to third countries.

Two of the most advanced multirole fighters, the Su-30 and Su-35 are improved versions of Russia’s Sukhoi Su-27, also called Flanker by NATO. They have many features in common but have key differences that suit different tasks. The Su-30 is a two-seat, long-range, multirole fighter; This makes it suitable for a variety of combat missions, including air-to-air interdiction and all-weather combat missions.

The Su-35, itself a development of the Su-30, uses more powerful engines, upgraded electronic countermeasures systems and more advanced avionics, making the aircraft highly maneuverable with long-range detection, detection and tracking of multiple targets.

Military Watch website reported In 2020, Sukhoi was working on developing a single “Super Flanker” aircraft that would combine the best elements of the Su-30 and Su-35 into a single model by 2027. is developing a program.