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Russia Su-57 export campaign and fleet expansion

Overview

Russia's state arms exporter Rostec began a global marketing drive in late July 2026 for the RVV‑SDM medium‑range air‑to‑air missile, presenting it as part of a complete weapons package for the export version of the Su‑57E fifth‑generation fighter. The initial announcement highlighted the missile’s active‑passive radar seeker, fire‑and‑forget capability and adaptability to other platforms. A few days later Rosoboronexport officials reported growing foreign interest and provided additional technical details, including engagement altitude, speed up to Mach 3 and resistance to electronic counter‑measures, while also promoting the short‑range RVV‑MD2 and long‑range RVV‑BD missiles as part of the same package. At the same time, a two‑seat Su‑57D prototype crashed shortly after take‑off from Kubinka airbase; the pilot ejected safely and officials cited a technical malfunction, highlighting ongoing development challenges for the Su‑57 program. By mid-August 2026, the Russian Air Force identified the Su-57 as a central component for achieving air superiority. Air Force Commander Sergey Kobylash noted the active fleet has grown to an estimated 50 to 60 units. The aircraft is utilized for high-stakes missions, including engaging cruise missiles and drones, performing air-to-air combat, and conducting precision strikes. Reports in late August indicated Su-57 aircraft were involved in strikes against port infrastructure in Odessa on August 23. Further developments in the Su-57 program include plans to integrate combat artificial intelligence. Mikhail Strelets, director of Sukhoi, stated that a two-seat version of the aircraft, the Su-57D, is being designed to serve as an aerial command post. This configuration would allow one pilot to focus on flight and combat while a second operator manages “intelligent complexes” or swarms of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In September 2026, Russia expanded its Su-57E export campaign at the El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt. Rosoboronexport showcased the fighter alongside new S-71M ‘Monokhrom’ and S-71K ‘Kover’ weapon systems.

Entities

Su-57 · Rosoboronexport · Russia · Sukhoi · Vladimir Putin

Claims

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  • "Approximately 600 drones flew over the Moscow region."

    vs

    "Russian forces destroyed 201 drones over Moscow."

    The claims provide different counts for the number of drones involved in the Moscow incident (201 destroyed versus approximately 600 flying over the region).

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Russia showcases S-71 weapons and Su-57 fighter in Egypt

    Russia debuted the S-71 weapon systems and the Su-57 stealth fighter at an air show in Egypt, aiming to expand arms exports to Africa and the Middle East.

  2. 10 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Russia showcases Su-57E fighter and new missiles at Egypt airshow

    Russia is showcasing the Su-57E fighter and new S-71M and S-71K missiles at the El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt, amid reports of growing export contracts for 2026.

  3. 25 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Russia's Su-57 fighters deployed in Odessa strikes and new variant development

    Russia is deploying its Su-57 fifth-generation fighters in strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure in Odessa while developing the Su-57D two-seat variant to manage drone swarms and advanced combat tactics.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Russia develops Su-57D to command AI drone swarms

    Russia is developing the two-seat Su-57D to command AI drone swarms and deploying fiber-optic FPV drones equipped with acoustic sensors to ambush vehicles via sound detection.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Russia expands Su-57 fighter fleet and develops drone-control capabilities

    Russia is expanding its Su-57 fighter fleet to 50–60 aircraft, with plans for drone-control capabilities and combat AI. Meanwhile, Moscow officials reported intercepting 201 drones during a large-scale aerial-袭

  6. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Russia launches global campaign to export RVV‑SDM missile for Su‑57E

    Russia's Rosoboronexport launched a global marketing campaign for the RVV‑SDM air‑to‑air missile, designed for the export Su‑57E fighter, emphasizing its extended range, active‑passive seeker and fire‑and‑for‑​

  7. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Russia's Su‑57 Fighter Faces Export Push and Prototype Crash

    Russia promotes its Su‑57 with a new RVV‑SDM missile export campaign while a Su‑57D prototype crashed, underscoring development hurdles.

Sources

aereo.jor.br · aerotime.aero · avioblog.it · br.sputniknews.com · capital.gr · cari.republika.co.id · derwesten.de · express.be · fr.businessam.be · galaxiamilitar.es · giaoducthoidai.vn · indiandefensenews.in · indomiliter.com · inews.co.uk · infokuryr.cz · jutarnji.hr · kuruc.info · lat.sputnikportal.rs · maps.in.gr · moin.de · noticiabrasil.net.br · ordu.az · oruzjeonline.com · soha.vn · sputniknews.cn

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