Aircraft
Belarus Receives First Two Su-30SMs
Belarus ordered 12 Su-30SMs to replace the long-serving MiG-29s in the air defense and attack roles as part of a major overhaul of the country’s defenses.
“Red 01” was one of two Su-30SMs that were delivered to the main Belarussian fighter base at Baranovici on November 13. (photo: Belarus MOD)
“Red 01” was one of two Su-30SMs that were delivered to the main Belarussian fighter base at Baranovici on November 13. (photo: Belarus MOD)

The first two Su-30SM multi-role fighters for Belarus have arrived at the 61st AFB in Baranovici, the country’s ministry of defense announced on November 13. The aircraft, with side numbers Red 01 and 02 (serial numbers 10MK5 1607 and 10MK5 1608) were built at the Irkutsk aviation enterprise. Ten more Su-30SMs will be delivered, with the second pair due before year-end.*