Russia Signs New Su-57E Export Deals

Rostec signed new contracts for the supply of fifth-generation Su-57E fighters to foreign customers.

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Russia has signed new export contracts for the Su-57E fighter jet with foreign customers.
Deliveries under these contracts are planned to begin in 2026.
The announcements were made by Alexander Mikhayev, CEO of Rosoboronexport, ahead of the El Alamein International Airshow 2016 in Egypt.
The Su-57E is an export version of the fifth-generation fighter developed by Sukhoi, part of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).
Rosoboronexport's order portfolio exceeds $60 billion.
The Su-57E can carry cruise missiles, has supersonic cruise speed, internal weapons, and radar-absorbing coating.
The Su-57E is capable of operating effectively in environments with advanced air defense systems such as Patriot, NASAMS, and IRIS-T.

Rosoboronexport has delivered Su-34E bombers to a foreign customer, with positive feedback on their operational use. — interfax
The obligations under the Su-57E contracts will begin to be fulfilled in the current year (2026), contradicting the 2026 start date mentioned in other sources. — vesti
The Su-34E has been tested in real combat operations and demonstrated high flight-technical characteristics. — interfax
Rosoboronexport has signed multiple contracts for Su-57E delivery, and the company has already fulfilled over 50% of its 2026 sales plan. — vesti
The Su-57E is designed to operate in various weather and climatic conditions. — kommersant