Iran Receives Two Sukhoi Su-35SE from Russia – German Report
The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) has reportedly received its first two Sukhoi Su-35SE fighter jets from Russia on November 18.
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The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) has reportedly received its first two Sukhoi Su-35SE fighter jets from Russia on November 18.
In February last year, the Iranian military revealed its first underground airbase to the media, known as “Eagle 44” (Oghab 44), built to house its fighter jets and most advanced drones.
Iran is reportedly set to receive six Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia in the near future, with the aircraft likely to be stationed at Hamadan Air Base.
Recent satellite imagery reveals significant construction activity at Iran’s Hamadan Air Force Base, where aircraft shelters are being built on a notable scale.
Iranian Air Force Commander Hamid Vahedi attended the ongoing Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai, where he closely observed the Chinese-made J-10CE, a 4.5-generation fighter jet.
On October 25 and 26, Israel launched airstrikes targeting key military sites in Iran in response to Tehran’s launch of over 200 ballistic missiles directed at the Jewish state.
Iran has reportedly conducted a test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at its missile testing and space center in Shahroud, northern Iran.
Iranian Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hamed Wahidi is currently in Pakistan, leading a delegation of senior military officials to strengthen defense ties between the two neighboring countries.
Iran has reportedly secured Russia’s approval to domestically assemble Su-35 and Su-30 fighter jets under license, a move expected to significantly enhance Tehran’s air capabilities, which have lagged behind other branches of its military.
The widespread use of Iranian-made suicide and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) drones in ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine has sparked growing interest from countries around the world in drones manufactured by the Persian nation.