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RT: Russian 5th-gen fighter deployed to Syria for radar test, latest leaked details claim
New details have emerged on the deployment of Russia’s most-advanced fighter jets to Syria. The state-of-the-art Su-57s are in the region to test their electronic warfare and radar capabilities, an insider has said.
Last week, the Russian Defense Ministry reportedly moved four Su-57s, which have been built for trials, to Khmeimim Airbase in Syria. The deployment was seemingly confirmed by Israeli satellite images and footage taken from the ground, but neither the Russian military nor the producer of the advanced warplane would comment on the move.
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Update: Possible Reason for Deployment of Russia's 5th Gen Su-57 to Syria Revealed (Sputnik)
WNU Editor: This information is being leaked by Kremlin-linked media .... which tells me it has been authorize by the Kremlin itself. As to whether it is true .... I leave it up to you .... the reader .... to decide.
Or the pilots of our F22s.
ReplyDeleteRadar tests will go both ways. I'm sure the US is delighted to see the SU-57 in theater.
ReplyDeleteI do find it interesting this deployment comes after the Russians suffered a bloody defeat of their paramilitary forces at the hands of the Americans who obviously do have F-22 flying combat overwatch. I wonder if their is a connection?