[Salon] Just heard Russia delivered 24 Su-35 jets to Iran. How is that possible because obviously we all know Russia does not have the capabilities of manufacturing such military equipments because of lack of parts especially in the case of micro chips?

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Brent Cooper

 

Trial and appellate counsel for Cooper & Scully (1993–present)

Jan 2

Just heard Russia delivered 24 Su-35 jets to Iran. How is that possible because obviously we all know Russia does not have the capabilities of manufacturing such military equipments because of lack of parts especially in the case of micro chips?

The western intelligence sources that follow security agreements between Iran and Russia have revealed that Moscow will soon provide a complete squadron of fighter jets to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

According to the latest media reports, 24 Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets initially produced and set aside for Egypt could now be delivered to Iran. The 24 Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets were originally produced for Egypt under a deal that was torpedoed by the United States.

The Russians have been hunting for customers for the unsold aircraft, and it seems Tehran has come up as a natural choice,

Look for additional reports to come out that Russia is killing two birds with one stone. The 24 fighters were originally produced for Egypt. The deal cratered. Russia found a new buyer-Iran. The jets will be transferred as payment for the drones being sold by Iran to Russia.