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India.com
08-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Why Iran is upset over Russia-India Su-57 fighter jet deal? Tehran says Moscow didn't provide S-400 air defense system despite...
(File) Iran-Israel war: Amid the looming threat of another attack by Israel and its ally the United States, Iran has openly expressed its displeasure over the proposed Russia-India defense deal, stating that Moscow has offered to sell the advanced Sukhoi Su-57E and Su-35M fighter jets to New Delhi, which it claimed is a US ally, but has not provided the S-400 air defense system to the Islamic Republic despite it being under an open threat from two nuclear powers– Israel and the US. Why Iran is upset over Russia-India deal? In a post on X, Seyed Hossein Mousavian, former Iranian ambassador to Germany who was also part of Iran's nuclear negotiations with the EU and the IAEA, criticized Russia for arming US allies while delaying much-needed armaments to its strategic partners like Iran, despite repeated requests. 'Russia did not give the Su-35 fighter aircraft and S-400 air defense system to Iran. Despite the fact that Iran has been under the threat of a military attack by two nuclear powers – America and Israel for decades and this recently proved true when both these countries attacked Tehran,' Mousavian wrote. The veteran Iranian diplomat and policymaker noted that while Russia did not provide the necessary armaments to partners like Iran, it has offered 117 Su-35M fighter jets and joint production of Su-57 with technology transfer to India, even though New Delhi is a US 'ally'. 'This is not a criticism of Moscow because it is acting according to its strategic interests, but what if a NATO member like Turkey or a close US ally like Saudi Arabia wants to buy the Su-35, Su-57, or S-400 air defense from Russia?,' he asked. Mousavian noted that Tehran needs to gain a better understanding of the reality of the current geo-political scenario, and shun dependence on other countries to protect its national interests. What is the Russia-India defence deal? As per a report by Aero News General, Russia and India are working out a deal for the latter to acquire the Russian-made fifth-generation stealth fighter Su-57E and the 4.5-generation Su-35M, including local manufacturing and technology transfer. The proposal submitted by Russian state-owned company Rostec and Sukhoi includes a transfer of technology for the Su-57E, which would allow Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture these aircraft in India. Under the proposed deal, Russia will immediately deliver a fleet of 20-30 Su-57E fighters to meet the IAF's urgent need to replenish its depleted squadrons. Additionally, Russia has also offered the Su-35M as part of India's multi-role fighter aircraft tender for 114 jet, a necessary workaround till Su-57E production is ramped up.
India.com
05-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Sukhoi Su-35's radar is powerless, engine is out of order..., India's ally exposes flaws, is Putin trying to sell scrap to India?
Sukhoi Su-35's radar is powerless, engine is out of order... India's ally exposes flaws, is Putin trying to sell scrap to India? India has Russian-made Sukhoi and Rafale fighter jets made by France. Both fighter aircraft are used by the Indian Air Force. Now, Russia wants to sell India the fifth-generation fighter aircraft Su-57 as well as the 4.5-generation Su-35. But New Delhi has not revealed its interest in either of the aircraft. Recently, a senior Egyptian military officer has highlighted several technical problems in the Made-in-Russia Su-35 fighter jet, which has raised concerns for the countries that wanted to buy it. The officer said that Egypt has cancelled its 2018 deal to buy Russian Su-35 fighter jets, as several technical problems were found during investigation. Following the Egyptian military officer's revelation, questions are being raised about whether this is the reason why India is not buying this aircraft? What Was The Deal Between Egypt And Russia? In the year 2018, Egypt signed a USD2 billion deal to buy 24 Su-35 fighter jets from Russia. This deal was considered as Russia's major defence success in the Middle East. But in 2020, the deal between Egypt and Russia went into cold storage. Notably, Russia's Su-35 is a 4.5 generation multirole fighter jet and is loaded with several high-tech weapons and radar systems. But now, a senior Egyptian military official has stated that the deal for Su-35 was cancelled, keeping in mind technical flaws and strategic needs. He said that the Radar, engine and electronic warfare in Su-35 are weak. Apart from this, Egypt was also under pressure of sanctions under the United States CAATSA Act. Why Egyptian Military Officer Saying This? The military officer said that when the Egyptian Air Force conducted a technical examination of this aircraft, they found that the Irbis-E radar is technically weak. It is based on the old-fashioned PESA (Passive Electronically Scanned Array) technology. As compared to US's F-35 and France's Rafale, they use AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar. Notably, AESA radar is considered more efficient because it is less prone to jamming during electronic warfare. Apart from this, the Egyptian Air Force also found that the Su-35's electronic warfare system is weak in comparison to modern warfare. As per the Egyptian Air Force this warfare system cannot withstand today's electronic countermeasures. The AL-41F1S engine used in Su-35 consumes more fuel and leaves high thermal and sound signatures, limiting the capabilities of the aircraft. These engines are powerful but generate high heat and sound signature due to which they are exposed to infrared and radar systems. Not Suitable For Defence Doctrine Of The Egyptian Air Force The defence doctrine of the Egyptian Air Force is based on operational independence, especially in conflict-prone region, such as air strikes in Libya or rebellion in Sinai. The Su-35 fighter jet depends on AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) in order to perform on its full potential. This is against Egypt's strategy of 'independent decision-making ability'. If we talk about France's Rafale jet, it has advanced capabilities like RBE2 AESA radar and SPECTRA electronic warfare system, making it capable of operating without external support. This is also a reason why Egypt cancelled the deal with Russia. US Threatened Egypt The US threatened sanctions against Egypt under the CAATSA act, jeopardising over USD1 billion in annual military aid if Egypt purchased Russian fighter jets.
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First Post
02-07-2025
- Business
- First Post
Ukraine war impact? Russian supplies stalled, Iran eyes China jets amid tension with Israel, US
Iran is negotiating with China to buy 36 J-10C fighter jets as it looks to modernise its ageing air force, after facing delays in getting Russian Su-35 aircraft due to Moscow's focus on the Ukraine war. The talks come amid rising threats from Israel and the US. read more People walk next to a mural with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran. Reuters Iran is in advanced talks with China to buy dozens of Chengdu J-10C fighter jets after facing problems with a deal to purchase Russian Su-35 aircraft due to supply and delivery disruptions, as the Kremlin remains occupied with its war in Ukraine. Tehran is eager to modernise its ageing air force amid growing threats from Israel and the US following recent military escalations and strikes on its nuclear facilities. According to The Moscow Times, Iran is negotiating to purchase 36 J-10C jets from China. This follows Iran's stalled plan to acquire 50 Russian Su-35s, with only four aircraft delivered since the 2023 agreement. The urgency for new warplanes increased after last month's joint Israeli-American air strikes on Iranian targets, including nuclear sites. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD J-10C vs Su-35 Iran has shown interest in the J-10 series for years, reportedly trying to buy up to 150 jets as early as 2015. However, those talks fell apart over payment issues, as China demanded foreign currency while Iran, under heavy sanctions and low on cash, offered oil and gas in exchange. A now-lifted UN arms embargo had also complicated the negotiations. The J-10C is a modern, 4.5-generation fighter jet capable of carrying long-range PL-15 missiles. It's already in service with the Pakistani air force and is viewed as a cost-effective yet capable alternative to Russia's Su-35, costing about $40–60 million less per aircraft. Problems with the Su-35 deal Iran signed a deal with Moscow in 2022 for Su-35 fighter jets to upgrade its air force. However, deliveries have been repeatedly delayed. Despite Tehran's official statements that deliveries would begin in early 2023, only a handful of aircraft have materialised. Reports from March 2025 indicated that a batch of Su-35s originally slated for Iran was instead redirected to Algeria. Iran's ageing air fleet As of early 2025, Iran's air force operates around 150 fighter jets, most of which are ageing American aircraft purchased before the 1979 Islamic Revolution. These include 64 F-4 Phantom II, 35 F-5E/F Tiger II, and 41 F-14A Tomcat aircraft. Many of these planes are either non-operational or require constant maintenance to remain flight-worthy. Iran also has about 18 MiG-29A/UB jets acquired in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but these too are showing their age and limitations. For the past decade, Iran has relied heavily on domestically produced surface-to-air missile systems to protect its skies. However, during the recent 'Twelve Day War'—the term unofficially used for the Israeli-American strikes—these systems were quickly suppressed by Israeli air power.
News18
01-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Iran In Talks With China To Buy J-10C Fighter Jets After Russian Deal Fallout: Reports
Last Updated: Iran is reportedly in talks with China to purchase J-10C fighter jets after its Russian Su-35 deal fell through, leaving its air force under-equipped. Iran is looking to buy Chinese J-10C (Vigorous Dragon) fighter jets, multiple media reports have claimed. The move reportedly comes as Iran is looking to replenish its air force, days after its conflict with Israel. According to a report with the Russian Arms Telegram channel, the talks between Iran and China happened as Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh visited China, reportedly to explore the possibility of purchasing Chinese-made '4++ generation' J-10CE jets. These jets have demonstrated strong regional performance in Pakistan's fleet, the report claimed. Earlier, Iran's deal to procure fighter jets with Russia had collapsed, thus leaving Iran's air force vulnerable. According to The New Voice of Ukraine, the J-10C is a single-engine, multirole fighter often described as a budget version of the Western F-16V or Sweden's Gripen E. Unit prices of the jet range from $60 million for the base model to around $90 million when equipped with weapons, spare parts, training, and warranty support, it stated. In 2023, Iran signed a deal to acquire 50 Russian Su-35s but received only four before the remainder of the deliveries were frozen due to Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. This isn't the first time Iran has negotiated with China over the J-10C. Talks in 2015 reportedly involved the potential purchase of up to 150 aircraft, but the deal collapsed due to the United Nations' arms embargoes and payment disputes. China insisted on hard currency, while Iran offered oil and gas in barter. Though the embargo was lifted in 2020, subsequent negotiations stalled over payment issues. Since April, Iran and the US have held talks aimed at finding a new diplomatic solution regarding Iran's nuclear program. Tehran says its program is peaceful, and Israel and its allies say they want to ensure Iran cannot build a nuclear weapon. 'We call for the resumption of negotiations, resulting in a comprehensive, verifiable and durable agreement that addresses Iran's nuclear program," the G7 foreign ministers said.
India.com
01-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Bad news for Israel, US as Iran plans to buy J-10C fighter jets from..., can challenge...
Bad news for Israel, US as Iran plans to buy J-10C fighter jets from..., can challenge... Israel has destroyed Iran's decades-old air force in a 12-day war and Iranian fighter jets have been selectively destroyed. Iran's air defense system and radar systems have been destroyed. Israel has completely destroyed Iran's very weak radar units. After the devastating war with Israel, Iran is considering taking help from China. Iran's Su-35 deal with Russia has already failed, in such a situation Iran has no other option except China. In such a situation, Iran is moving rapidly towards buying J-10C fighter jets from China. Through this deal, Iran is not only trying to strengthen its air force, but if this deal happens then it will be a big geo-political signal and this will rapidly increase China's threat in the Persian Gulf. On whom is Iran backing? Iran has turned to China to modernise its dilapidated air force fleet in view of regional tensions, according to a report in Iran's Khorasan newspaper. The paper reported that the Iranian Air Force is desperate and in dire need of Chinese help. Iran's air force, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF), does not have operational power. According to the Military Balance 2025 published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Iran's air force had about 150 fighter jets before the recent conflict, but most of them are relics of a bygone era. Iran will modernise its air force Iran's air force is still dependent on US-origin 1970s aircraft. 64 F-4 Phantom II, 35 F-5 Tiger II, and 41 F-14A Tomcats are its backbone. Many of these aircraft are not even in flying condition. Iran also has some Mi-29s that came in the 1980s, but these too have become useless due to acute shortage of spare parts and technical support. In the war that started on 13 June 2025, Iran admitted that 30% of its air force has become inactive. Apart from this, indigenous surface-to-air missile systems like Bavar-373 completely failed in front of Israel's electronic warfare and stealth capabilities.
