What You Need to Know: Despite increased production of Su-35 and Su-57 fighters, Russia's Su-35 "Flanker-E" has struggled in Ukraine. Originally designed to rival American fourth-generation jets, the Su-35 boasts a range of missiles, electronic warfare capabilities, and powerful weaponry.
-However, the Su-35 has faced significant losses, with Western-supplied Ukrainian defenses, including Patriot missiles, successfully downing several of these jets. Russia's fleet has reportedly suffered unsustainable losses, with Ukraine's claims suggesting that over 350 aircraft have been destroyed since early 2022.
-While Ukraine’s defense stock is limited, the current conflict has revealed vulnerabilities in Russia's aerial fleet, challenging Moscow's air dominance.
According to reports months back from the Komsomolsk-on-Amur plant, a steady uptick in the production of Su-35 and Su-57 fighters will bolster the Russian Aerospace Forces’ capabilities.
While extra airframes will certainly help replenish Moscow’s hard-hit fleet amid its invasion of Ukraine, Su-35s have not performed well in the conflict. Armed with........