Russia’s deputy prime minister and minister of industry and trade, Denis Manturov, announced that a fresh batch of Su-35S multipurpose, highly maneuverable fighter jets has been handed over to the Russian Air Force (VKS). Manturov, speaking from the government’s official channels, stated that Russian aircraft manufacturers had produced another batch and delivered it to the Ministry of Defense. He emphasized that the Su-35S ranks among the world’s leading tactical aircraft in terms of capabilities and versatility. [citation attribution: Russian government statements, defense ministry communications]
The Su-35S fighters were produced at the facilities of United Aircraft Corporation in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, a city renowned for its long-standing aviation legacy. According to Manturov, these aircraft have already completed test flights and proceeded to the main airfield for routine operations. This marks another milestone in the ongoing modernization of the country’s air power and underscores the sustained role of the Komsomolsk-on-Amur plant in delivering advanced combat platforms to the armed forces. [citation attribution: UAC press materials, defense ministry briefings]
Earlier reports highlighted continued production activity at the same plant, including the assembly and delivery of additional fifth-generation Su-57 fighters to the Russian Aerospace Forces. Yuri Slyusar, general director of PJSC UAC, noted that the enterprise met its 2022 production plan for Su-57 and Su-35S multirole fighters, reinforcing the broader effort to modernize and expand air capability across the service branches. The synergy between Su-57 and Su-35S programs illustrates a phased approach to upgrading the frontline fleet with aircraft that balance stealth, range, and maneuverability. [citation attribution: corporate statements, defense ministry summaries]