The escorting fighter jets are ready to quickly approach and protect President Putin's aircraft at any time, prepared to eliminate any potential threat.
For the first time, Russia and Syria held a joint military exercise simulating the liberation of a populated area controlled by terrorists, involving a variety of modern equipment.
Anti-aircraft weapons are constantly being improved, but they still have their drawbacks. Skilled pilots of modern fighter jets can penetrate dense air defense barriers or even completely neutralize the enemy's air defense system.
American fighter jets operating in eastern Syria have been closely monitored by Russia's S-300V4 air defense system on numerous occasions, according to Alexander Leonov, commander of the Armed Forces Air Defense Force.
Equipped with modern radar and advanced engines, Russia's Su-35S, the "airborne griffin," is capable of performing all sorts of incredible aerobatic maneuvers.
(VTC News) - Russia's 4++ generation fighter jets are increasingly showcasing their unique capabilities to potential customers at the 50th Paris Air Show.
According to RIA Novosti, more than 20 new fighter jets, including Su-30SM and Su-35S models, will be deployed to an air base in Russia's Far East this year.
In a recent statement, Sukhoi asserted that the Su-35S is more powerful than similar foreign aircraft in many aspects and "can compete with the F-22A".