North African country could become the first export customer for Russia’s fifth-generation combat aircraft

Production underway across multiple defense plants as Iran completes payment schedule, said United24 Media

The African country's air force received Russian-made aircraft in March that were originally manufactured for Egypt

Linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Tasnim cited Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Mahdi Farahi, who said the agreements had been finalized with Russia

Russian aircraft appears close to landing, but characteristics do not match the Su-35. Iranian news agency claims video is fake

Fighter jets would be part of a deal with Russia that also includes missile systems and helicopters

A deal with Russia would involve the alleged sale of Iranian attack drones. Air force has not received new fighter jets since the early 1990s

The sale would be compensation for the country's investment in the F-35 program, from which it was excluded. Russia has made an alternative proposal that includes the Su-35 and Su-57 fighters

According to reports, Sukhoi may merge production of the Su-30 and Su-35 into a new, lower-cost re-powered fighter called Super Flanker

Contract, reportedly signed in December, is expected to reach $ 2 billion and involve at least 20 aircraft