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Air Force Events ·Jul 9, 2026 ·🇷🇺 Russia

Russian Air Force Su-34 Delivered

Event Report

Russian Air Force
DateJuly 9, 2026
Country🇷🇺 Russia
ForceRussian Air Force
Location Novosibirsk, Russia
54.98, 82.90
Aircraft Su-34 (Su-34 Fullback)
Event type Delivered
Change +2 active
Description

United Aircraft Corporation delivered its first 2026 batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian Aerospace Forces on 9 July 2026, alongside Su-30SM2 fighters, Army Recognition reported. The aircraft were built at the Novosibirsk Aircraft Plant; the previous announced Su-34 handover dated from 10 December 2025. The number was not disclosed, but Militarnyi assessed from UAC's photos and video that two or four aircraft were involved. Imagery also shows a dorsal antenna fairing on the new airframes, suggesting a connectivity upgrade entering series production. This record counts two aircraft.

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Novosibirsk, Russia
Novosibirsk, Russia