The Republic of Belarus has received a batch of Russian-made Su-30SM2 multi-role fighter jets. Relevant news was announced by the official Telegram channel of the country’s Ministry of Defense.
The exact number of aircraft transferred for this transfer has not been made public. However, images circulated on social media showed at least two fighter jets, which appeared to be still at an airport in Russia. According to preliminary information, these aircraft may be painted with red tail numbers “13” and “14”.
This is the third batch of Su-30SM2 fighter jets that Belarus will receive in 2025. The second batch of fighters, with tail numbers “11” and “12”, arrived at the 61st Fighter Air Base in Baranovichi in August. The first two aircraft – tail numbers “09” and “10” – were delivered to the same unit in May of the same year.
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Before the delivery of the modernized version of the Su-30SM2, Minsk had received and put into service eight previous-generation Su-30SM fighter jets, which were assembled at the Russian Irkutsk Aviation Factory.
The relevant deliveries are part of the bilateral framework agreement signed in June 2017, which plans to deliver a total of 12 fighter jets to Belarus. With the completion of the third batch, Belarus is gradually approaching the final stage of the scheduled delivery schedule and significantly strengthening its combat aviation capabilities with advanced generation multi-role fighters.
Source and picture: Ministry of Defense of Belarus | Telegram @modmilby. This content is produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and reviewed by the editorial team.
