Russia receives the fifth lot of SU-34 bombed fighters produced by United Aircraft Corporation
A United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced the delivery of Fifth Lot of SU-34 Bulk Fighters to Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS)marking another advance in the program of replacement and modernization of the air fleet of the country.
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According to the company’s official publication on Telegram, the transfer occurred at the facilities of the Novosibersk Aviation Factory and understood two aircraft. The event was accompanied by photo and video materials released by the corporation.
According to UAC, a New lot of Su-34 It should be delivered by the end of 2025, which will increase the total number of aircraft transferred this year to 11 units.
The delivery program follows a consistent schedule. THE first lot It was transferred on April 19, with two aircraft. THE secondon July 10, probably included only one unit – possibly due to the execution of the contract with the Algeriawhich commissioned 14 type aircraft, partially produced with its own resources.
O third lot It was delivered on August 12, with two aircraft; the quartoon September 15; and the Fifth **, on October 6, both also composed of two units. Thus, so far, the Russian aerospace forces received nine SU-34 in 2025.
In 2024, Russia had received 10 new SU-34, also in double lots, which indicates a stable and continuous production.
According to the report The Military Balance 2025VKS currently has more than 150 SU-34/m aircraft in operation. Despite the losses recorded in the war against Ukraine – estimated at 36 units since the beginning of the invasion – UAC maintains replacement capacity by expanding production in NovosibriSk.
The Director General of UAC, Yuriy slyusarstated that the company “does not reduce the pace of production and is committed to reinforcing state defense capabilities”.
Source and images: Militarnyi | Telegram @uac_ru
