Aircraft
Su-35 Fighter Boosted by China and Indonesia Deals
UAC recently logged sales for 36 more Su-35 combat aircraft in a move that could extend its production backlog by up to 10 years.
To date, the Russian air force is the lone customer for Sukhoi’s Su-35. But that could change if Jakarta carries through on a “preliminary” decision.
To date, the Russian air force is the lone customer for Sukhoi’s Su-35. But that could change if Jakarta carries through on a “preliminary” decision.

Russia’s recent breakthrough sales of the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter to both China and Indonesia have provided crucial export sales momentum for United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), and a very welcome production backlog. In November, China signed for 24 or the so-called “4++” generation combat aircraft to be deployed with the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Around the same time, Indonesia agreed to buy 12 of the jets. Russia’s air force is already due to get 24 units.