Russia receives third announced Su-35S fighter batch of 2026, with size and destination undisclosed

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Rostec has delivered another batch of Su-35S multirole fighters to Russia’s Aerospace Forces, marking the third announced delivery of 2026. UAC imagery shows at least two aircraft, while neither the batch size nor the receiving unit and base were disclosed.

Discovered 2026-08-27T00:50:07.524591-07:00 | 2026-08-27T00:50:07.524591-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The delivery indicates continued Su-35S production and transfers to Russia’s Aerospace Forces, with three announced batches in 2026.
  • The undisclosed batch size, receiving unit and base limit visibility into Russia’s fighter-force expansion and deployment planning.
  • Released UAC imagery shows at least two aircraft, providing a minimum—but not a complete count—of the latest delivery.

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