Russia to unveil new Su-57E with unseen weapons in Egypt
Rostec has reported that Russia will display a Su-57E fighter jet at an exhibition in Egypt, equipped with new armament that has never been demonstrated before, either in Russia or abroad.
Consensus
- The Su-57E export variant will be displayed at the El Alamein International Airshow 2024 in Egypt.
- The aircraft will feature previously unseen weaponry.
- The display will include a flight program from September 8 to 10.
- The Su-57E is described as having low detectability, high maneuverability, and a wide range of armaments.
- The Su-57 is considered a flagship Russian fighter with proven combat experience.
Points of divergence
- First contracts for Su-57 exports were signed in November 2024, though buyers were not named. — kommersant
- Russia plans cooperation on military products with approximately 20 countries, with project potential exceeding $30 billion in 2025. — kommersant
- Su-57E deliveries to foreign partners are already underway. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (2 sources)
- Rostec will show a "more dangerous" Su-57 modification at the exhibition in Egypt — Коммерсантъ
- At an exhibition in Egypt, a Russian Su-57E with fundamentally new armament will be shown, which has never been demonstrated before... — ТАСС (Telegram)