On Wednesday, July 10, 2025, the Unified Aircraft Manufacturer (UAC) announced that it had delivered a new Su-34 fighter bomber to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The officially released video shows the aircraft being handed over to the Russian Aerospace Force.
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The aircraft will be manufactured as part of the 2025 National Defense Order Programme to strengthen the country’s operational tactical aviation capabilities.
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“As part of the equipment supply mission set out by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, the Su-34 has been newly handed over to the Aerospace Force crew. The greatest advantage of these aircraft is its versatility, lies in the wide range of weapons that can be mounted and the variety of combat missions that can be carried out,” said one Russian pilot.
Prior to delivery, a rigorous factory testing process was carried out and verifications were carried out in various modes of operation before flying to the destination air force base.
The diversity and firepower of the Su-34
The Su-34 is a fighter bomber designed to destroy long-range ground targets, air targets and fortress structures.
The aircraft can be operated in all weather conditions and terrain, whether enemy attacks, electronic interference, day or night.
It can use both guided and unguided weapons and also perform air reconnaissance missions.
The deployment of the Su-34 shows that Russia continues to focus on strengthening its aviation and operational capabilities.
Source and Images: UAC | Telegram @/uac_ru. This content was created with the help of AI and was reviewed by the editorial team.
