Russia's state-owned United Aircraft Corporation has transferred a fresh batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Aerospace Forces. The handover represents the second delivery of the type in 2026 and continues a steady production cadence despite international sanctions.
What Happened
The United Aircraft Corporation announced the transfer of the new Su-34 batch on 7 October 2026. Rostec, the parent conglomerate, confirmed the aircraft had passed all required ground and flight tests. The jets were manufactured at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant and are now assigned to operational units.