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[AbdulQadir7]

Reports that Iran started receiving jet fighters from Russia. Russia’s expected delivery of Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets to Iran represents a significant upgrade for Tehran’s air force, which has relied on aging aircraft for decades.

 

[Akbar26]

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 / 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 | 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟲 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝟭𝟲𝟬 𝗙𝟭𝟲 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗲𝘁𝘀…This deal did not happen due to the Revolution of Iran.If the Revolution happened a year later (𝟭𝟵𝟴𝟬), Iran would now have the region’s 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 air force.𝗡𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁, 𝗜𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝗝𝟮𝟬/𝗝𝟭𝟬 𝗷𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮.

 

[Akbar26]

Iran has reportedly secured permission from Russia to locally assemble the Su-35 and Su-30fighter jets, marking a significant advancement in its military capabilities. This development is expected to enhance Iran's air force, which has been reliant on aging aircraft due to international sanctions and limited access to modern military technology.

Key Details:​

• Local Assembly Plans: Iran plans to assemble between 48 and 77 Su-35 jets, with potential for additional Su-30 fighters. This initiative aims to modernize Iran's air force, which currently operates older models like the F-14 Tomcat and F-4 Phantom, many of which were acquired prior to the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
• Strategic Partnership with Russia: The collaboration with Russia is seen as a strategic move, allowing Iran to bolster its military capabilities while reducing dependence on foreign imports. The assembly will likely begin with pre-manufactured components and subsystems from Russia, eventually leading to full domestic production capabilities.
• Regional Implications: The enhancement of Iran's air power is likely to raise concerns among U.S.-aligned states in the Middle East. As Iran develops its military capabilities, it may alter the regional balance of power, particularly in light of its ongoing support for Russia amid the conflict in Ukraine.
• Economic and Industrial Growth: This initiative is not only about military enhancement; it is also expected to create job opportunities and foster growth in Iran's aerospace industry. By developing local manufacturing capabilities, Iran aims to mitigate the effects of sanctions that have limited its access to modern military equipment.
• Background Context: The deal follows Egypt's cancellation of an order for 24 Su-35 jets due to U.S. sanctions threats, which allowed Russia to redirect these aircraft to Iran. This acquisition is part of a broader quid pro quo arrangement where Iran has been supplying drones and missiles to Russia for its operations in Ukraine.

Conclusion​

The local assembly of Su-35 and Su-30 fighter jets represents a significant step forward for Iran's military modernization efforts. As Tehran enhances its air capabilities through this partnership with Russia, it will likely provoke reactions from neighboring countries and shift the dynamics of military power in the region. The implications of this development will be closely monitored by international observers as it unfolds.

Not Just Su-35 Aircraft, russia Also Gave iran the License to Manufacture Them Locally | Defense Express

Tehran will be able to assemble this fighter domestically out of pre-made parts, with the potential to grow its Su-35 fleet to a hundred units within a short term

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[AbdulQadir7]

Iranian Air Defense shot down its own F-4 Phantom aircraft near Kermanshah region.
Iranian military is on high alert after recent Israeli strikes and developments following that.

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1855307913193218101

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[Akbar26]

The Commander of the Iranian Air Force today inspected the Chinese J-10 fighter jets
With a price tag of $40 million, 100 J-10s will cost $4 billion.
The J-10s are better than the F-16s in terms of weapons and flight performance

 

[sidkhan2]

The Commander of the Iranian Air Force today inspected the Chinese J-10 fighter jets
With a price tag of $40 million, 100 J-10s will cost $4 billion.
The J-10s are better than the F-16s in terms of weapons and flight performance

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Iranian Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi has been observed exploring the capabilities of China’s J-10C fighter jet. This interaction is part of ongoing defense collaborations between Iran and China, and it demonstrates Iran's interest in modernizing its air force capabilities amid escalating regional tensions. While Iran has generally been reliant on its indigenous defense manufacturing, partnerships with countries like China allow access to advanced technology and operational techniques that are otherwise challenging due to international sanctions. Additionally, as military partnerships between China and Middle Eastern countries grow, such ties could shift regional power dynamics and influence the collective defense capabilities of states in opposition to Western and Israeli influence.

This visit comes amid Iran's broader strategic emphasis on strengthening defense, as reaffirmed in recent military engagements and upgrades across the Iranian Armed Forces. China’s potential role in supporting West Asia could thus reinforce the military preparedness of allies in the region.

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