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Russian military aviation production and deployment

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Russia has significantly increased the production and deployment of its military aviation assets. The United Aircraft Corporation has accelerated Su-34 tactical bomber manufacturing at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant, with Rostec stating that production has more than doubled over a two-year period. Despite international sanctions, recent sightings at the Viva Avia aviation festival confirmed that the Novosibirsk plant continues regular production, though analysts suggest the delivery pace of 16 aircraft in 2024 and 18 in 2025 may be insufficient to offset the at least 43 Su-34 units lost since February 2022. In September 2026, the Russian Aerospace Forces received a second batch of Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets following technical evaluations at the Komsomolsk-on-Amur plant. These aircraft feature a revised technical configuration incorporating lessons from combat experience, including an improved Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (EO-DAS), an enhanced Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS), and new sensors to improve the detection of long-range Meteor missiles. By late September, reports indicated that the total number of Su-57 jets delivered in 2026 reached 16 units. On October 7, 2026, the United Aircraft Corporation announced a second delivery of Su-34 frontline bombers this year. Produced at the Chkalov Aviation Plant in Novosibirsk, these aircraft underwent ground and flight testing. While the exact quantity was not disclosed, visual evidence suggests the batch includes between two and four units. These models feature year, featuring new antennas ~~behind the cockpit,~~ potentially indicating integrated communication ~~systems~~ or electronic warfare ~~capabilities, and are intended to replace aircraft lost in Ukraine or those reaching the end of their operational lifespan. Additionally,~~ capabilities. Concurrently, Rostec has ~~announced the commencement of~~ commenced assembly ~~for~~ of the first ~~prototypes of~~ prototype for the ~~Sukhoi~~ Su-75 ~~Checkmate,~~ ‘Checkmate’, a single-engine fifth-generation stealth fighter designed primarily for export. Analyst ~~Alexey Bogatyrev stated that~~ Alexej Bogatyrew noted the aircraft is intended to be faster, more agile, and more cost-effective than competitors like the American F-35A. Reported specifications include a ~~test~~ top speed of Mach 2, a payload capacity of up to 7,400 kilograms, and a range of 2,900 to 3,000 kilometers. Russia is marketing the jet with a significantly lower price point, estimated at approximately $25 to $30 million per unit. A maiden flight is expected ~~in the near future.~~ between late 2026 and 2027.

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