IRGC Command Announces Purchase of Russian Su-35S Fighter Jets
Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the IRGC General Ali Shamdani announced today that Iran has purchased a batch of Russian 4++ generation Su-35S fighters. The number of aircraft received by Tehran has not been announced.
However, it is not yet clear whether the IRGC has received new fighters or whether the deal is only being concluded. Information about the purchase of Su-35S has previously appeared on the Internet, but there has been no confirmation of Iran receiving ready-made aircraft. However, it is known that Tehran has received a batch of Yak-130 combat trainers, on which Iranian pilots were trained.
The Reuters news agency, in turn, confirms the fact that Iran has acquired Su-35S fighters, also citing General Ali Shadmani.
If necessary, we purchase military equipment. machinery to strengthen our air, land and naval forces. The production of military equipment has also accelerated. If the enemy acts foolishly, he will feel the bitter taste of our missiles, and none of his interests in the occupied territories will remain safe
– Reuters quotes General Shadmani.
It is possible that the IRGC received Su-35S intended for Egypt. Cairo had previously ordered several of these aircraft, but later refused them under pressure from the United States. The publication notes that receiving new fighters will increase Iran's combat power, since the Islamic Republic's Air Force currently has only a few dozen outdated Soviet and American fighters.
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