Configuration could support drone control missions similar to China’s twin-seat J-20 variant

Rostec chief says only one-third of flight tests are complete as domestic version replaces Western systems

Satellite imagery suggests damage, but there is no independent confirmation of the attack’s impact

Report said Hanoi could acquire the stealth jet in the early 2030s, though no deal has been confirmed

Deal follows months of dispute after Moscow initially denied responsibility for air defense incident

Mockup signals renewed ambitions after CR929 split, but key questions remain over engines, manufacturer choice and feasibility

Aircraft lost contact during a flight on March 31 before wreckage was found on a cliff along the Black Sea coast

The flight campaign was conducted from Talagi Airport in Arkhangelsk between March 12 and 30 and aims for certification of the three commercial aircraft in 2026

Domestic aircraft programs approach entry into service after delays and redesigns

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