New Wings for the Ukrainian Air Force
Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor Volume: 18 Issue: 124
Ukrainian Su-27 Flanker (Source: The Aviationist)
On July 20, Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), Rostec and Sukhoi officially unveiled their newest single-engine fighter, nicknamed the “Checkmate,” at the MAKS airshow (see EDM, July 22). According to UAC, the serial production of the Checkmate could be launched in 2026 (
Life, June 20). Considering the delays in the development of Russia’s other new fighter, the Su-57, that timetable sounds overly optimistic. Nevertheless, the propagandistic narrative serves to highlight the Kremlin’s ongoing efforts to modernize the Russian Armed Forces, including the Air Force.
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