Belarus has received a new batch of Su-30SM2 multirole fighter jets, and the aircraft have arrived at one of the country’s air force bases, the Belarusian Ministry of Defense announced on January 29.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the new fighters are part of the ongoing modernization process of the Belarusian Air Force and Air Defense Forces. The Su-30SM2 has already entered service previously and this delivery is a continuation of the delivery schedule for the modernized fighter jet. The previous quantity was delivered in December last year.
The arrival of the aircraft was confirmed by Colonel Aleksandr Belyaev, Deputy Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces and Commander of the Air Force, in an official statement from the Ministry of Defense.
“The main task of our pilots is the defense of the country’s airspace. They are on the front line of defense,” Belyaev said. “The arrival of new aviation equipment is always a cause for celebration for pilots. Flying a fighter jet fresh out of the factory is an honor and joy, but it also comes with great responsibility.”
He also emphasized that the level of responsibility of the personnel operating and maintaining this new aircraft is very high. “The responsibility of the aviation personnel handling this equipment is beyond its limits. We have no right to disappoint our people and our country. We will do our best to ensure that our beloved country is peaceful and prosperous,” he added.
The Su-30SM2 is an improved version of the Su-30SM, with improved avionics, radar systems, and compatibility with the latest guided weapons. The fighter can be used for suppression, escort, interception and strike missions and is a key platform for both the Russian and Belarusian air forces.
In recent years, Belarus has steadily increased its fleet of modern fighter aircraft as it seeks to strengthen military integration with Russia. The delivery of the Su-30SM2 is part of defense cooperation between the two countries and aims to replace the former Soviet-made fighter jets still in service in Belarusian units.
The Belarusian Air Force and Air Defense Forces use the Su-30SM family as one of the key pillars of the country’s airspace defense. The aircraft are regularly deployed on aerial patrols, joint exercises with Russian forces and integrated air defense operations with coalition forces.
The Ministry of Defense did not disclose the specific number of fighter jets or receiving bases for this quantity. However, this confirmation shows that Belarus continues to receive factory new aircraft as part of a phased modernization program.
The delivery comes amid increased regional military activity on NATO’s eastern flank, where Belarusian and Russian forces regularly conduct air and ground exercises. The Su-30SM2’s long-range operational capability, multi-role capabilities, and advanced sensors enable operations throughout Belarusian airspace and beyond, supporting domestic and allied missions.
Source and image: Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus. Telegram @modmilby. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
