10 June 2024

The destruction of an Su-57 by a Ukrainian drone

Analysis of the impact of low-cost drones on 5th generation fighter aircraft and the future of air power. In brief Low-cost drones are upsetting the balance of air power. Recently, Ukrainian forces potentially destroyed a Russian Su-57, a 5th generation fighter jet, with drones. This development shows how drones, although considerably less […]
16 September 2023

Kim Jong Un in Russia: an interest in the Sukhoi Su-57

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is on an extended visit to Russia, during which he is inspecting technological advances in the Russian military industry. The visit raises concerns about possible transfers of banned weapons between the two countries, which could have a significant impact on the situation in Ukraine. North Korean […]
15 May 2023

The Sukhoi SU-57 Felon gets a boost of artificial intelligence

The Russian Su-57 (Felon) is a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet that is being equipped with artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled communication systems. This advanced technology will allow the aircraft to have greater reconnaissance capabilities, as well as improved interference immunity. The AI-powered radio was developed by Rostec, a state-owned corporation in Russia, and has […]
10 January 2023

Sukhoi fighter aircraft: History and innovations

Sukhoi is a Russian aerospace company best known for its fighter aircraft. Founded in 1939, the company produced aircraft for the Red Army during World War II, and continued to develop new fighter aircraft during the Cold War. Today, Sukhoi is one of Russia’s leading manufacturers of combat aircraft, and its planes […]