Moscow is advancing negotiations with New Delhi to supply advanced S-500 air defense systems and Su-57 stealth fighter jets, marking a significant expansion in Indo-Russian military cooperation amid shifting global defense markets.
For the first time, Russian forces have utilized advanced Su-57 stealth aircraft in bombing raids over Odessa, marking a notable shift in aerial combat capabilities amid Ukraine's interceptor shortages.
India will not be purchasing new Russian Sukhoi fighter jets, including the Su-57, in the near future, according to the Secretary of the Ministry of Defense, Rajesh Kumar Singh.
Russia's most modern Su-57 fighter jet has crashed, with speculation suggesting it may have been shot down by Russian forces themselves following a cyberattack.
Despite Russia mobilizing its newest SU-57 aircraft to defend the Omsk oil refinery against long-range Ukrainian drones, the effort proved ineffective, with no confirmation of the fighter jet's successful deployment.
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for a face-to-face meeting, stating he currently sees no reason for such talks. Zelenskyy interpreted Putin's response as Russia once again choosing war, while Putin also commented on Zelenskyy's Jewish heritage.
Despite deploying Su-57 jets, Russian air forces have failed to shoot down Ukrainian aircraft, highlighting their inability to leverage numerical and technical superiority. Russian forces are preparing for a battle over Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.
Russia's Rosoboronexport has begun offering the new R-77M (RVV-SDM) air-to-air missile to foreign buyers as part of an export package for the Su-57 fighter jet, capable of engaging various targets.
A modern Russian Su-57 fighter jet, previously lauded by Vladimir Putin as the best in the world, crashed near Moscow, sparking public debate about the incident.
Russia's most advanced fighter jet, a Su-57, crashed near Moscow during a training flight. The pilot successfully ejected and survived without injuries.
The Su-57, Russia's most modern combat aircraft, took nearly two decades from concept to operational service, with a military pilot noting that Ukrainian forces cannot match its capabilities.
As India faces a shrinking air force fleet and setbacks in its advanced fighter jet programs, Russia has offered its Su-57 fighter jets with technology transfer, a proposition considered crucial as China and Pakistan advance their fifth-generation plans.
Russia launched a record number of drones at Ukraine in April, targeting power facilities, critical infrastructure, and residential areas across the country. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly intercepted a high percentage of these drones, which also struck regions like Zhytomyr and Odesa.
Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov gave a wide-ranging interview to NDTV, describing bilateral relations as "very consistent" and "comprehensive," and touching upon topics like Su-57 jets and US-Iran relations.
India is reportedly considering the Russian Su-57 as an interim fifth-generation fighter to bridge a capability gap before its indigenous AMCA is ready. Russia has proposed joint production and technology transfer, presenting the Su-57 as a more flexible option than the US F-35 due to its operational restrictions.
Reports indicate Moscow will supply advanced fifth-generation aircraft to Astana as part of deepening bilateral defense cooperation and military modernization efforts.
Russia's state arms exporter, Rosoboronexport, has begun offering the new R-77M (RVV-SDM) air-to-air missile to international customers as part of the export package for its Su-57 fighter jet.
Ukraine claimed responsibility for an unprecedented operation that led to the crash of a Russian Su-57 fighter jet, while also reporting continued Russian attacks across the front lines. Meanwhile, the Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries removed products related to the 'special military operation' from its site following Ukrainian attacks on its warehouses.
Russia is rapidly fortifying one of its key military aviation centers by constructing armored shelters for its most advanced Su-57 aircraft, an apparent effort to protect them from long-range Ukrainian attacks.
Poland's F-35 fighter jets are being mass-produced and have already intercepted Russian drones over Poland, giving the country a significant advantage compared to Russia's limited production of the Su-57 and the non-existent Su-75.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, attended an aerial demonstration of the Su-57E fighter jet performed by a 'Hero of Russia' pilot in Moscow.
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence has revealed specifications, components, and origin of Russia’s new S-71K Kovyor cruise missile, designed for the Su-57 jet and potentially for the S-70 Okhotnik UAV.
Ukrainian Defence Intelligence has published a list of more than 100 companies involved in the production of Russia's Su-57 fighter jet. The details were revealed on the War&Sanctions portal.