Featured in Su-57BYJoseph TrevithickApr 20, 2020ShareRussian Government Says It Sent Its New T-14 Tanks To Syria For Combat TestingThe Kremlin has long used the Syrian conflict as a testing ground for new weapons and other military equipment. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 20, 2020ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMar 25, 2020ShareThis Is The First Video Of An Su-57 Firing A Missile From Its Side Weapon Bay, Or Is It?A closer examination of the details visible in the video raises questions about exactly what we are seeing. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMar 25, 2020ShareBYTyler RogowayDec 24, 2019ShareSu-57 Felon Advanced Fighter Crashes In Russia (Updated)The jet went down not far from the Komsomolsk-on-Amur aircraft plant in Russia’s Far East. It is the first total loss for the type. BYTyler RogowayDec 24, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 25, 2019ShareIs This Mysterious Russian Air-To-Air Missile Tailored To Fit The Su-57’s Side Bays?It has long been unclear what missile the Su-57 was supposed to carry in its wing root bays. This could be the answer. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 25, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 18, 2019ShareRussia Says UAE Could Help Build Su-57s As Gulf Nation Puts F-35 Ambitions On HoldThe Russians need a partner to help share the costs of the Su-57 program and are offering a similar deal to other potential customers. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 18, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 27, 2019ShareWatch Russia’s S-70 Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Fly With An Su-57 For The First TimeRussia says one of the primary goals of the program is to be able to operate both of these aircraft together in manned-unmanned teams. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 27, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickAug 27, 2019Share“We’re Buying This One?” Turkey’s Erdogan Asks Putin In Front Of Su-57 Fighter At Air ShowTurkey is in the market for a new advanced fighter after getting locked out of the F-35 program over its purchase of the S-400 air defense system. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 27, 2019ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayAug 13, 2019ShareFull Analysis Of The First Flight Of Russia’s ‘Hunter’ Unmanned Combat Air VehicleThis is a significant achievement for the program, but serious questions remain about the drone’s design and exact capabilities. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayAug 13, 2019ShareBYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 30, 2019ShareRussia Admits Su-57s Were In Syria But Claims They Left After Just Two DaysRussian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu offers the first official confirmation, but his comments raise more questions than they answer. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareDid Russia Just Send Su-57 Stealth Fighters to Syria? (Updated)Even if these reports turn out to be false, it’s still likely only a matter of time before these aircraft make an appearance in the conflict. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSaudis Join UAE in Push to Buy F-35s as Concerns About the Jet’s Computer Network GrowExpanding the program exacerbates fears that the central system could be a threat to national security and sovereignty. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 7, 2019ShareHere’s The Pentagon’s Roadmap For Booting Turkey Out Of The F-35 ProgramWithin days, Turkey will start getting cut out of the Joint Strike Fighter program over its purchase of Russia’s S-400 air defense system. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 7, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2019ShareRussia’s ‘Hunter’ Flying Wing Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Is A Big BeastSatellite imagery confirms that the drone has a wider wingspan than a Su-34 Fullback combat jet and a relatively aggressive wing sweep. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayMay 18, 2019ShareAir Force F-16 Aggressor Jet Emerges In Highly Anticipated “Ghost” Paint SchemeThe elaborate paint job originates from an innovative Facebook contest ran by the commander of Nellis Air Force Base. BYTyler RogowayMay 18, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 16, 2019ShareRussia Now Claims It Will Buy 76 Su-57 Advanced Fighter Jets By 2028The cost estimates raise immediate red flags and, whatever the final price tag, the first of these production jets will remain underpowered. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 16, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareHalf Of Russia’s Su-57 Fleet Escorted Putin To Military Test Facility Ahead Of Pompeo Meeting (Updated)The Russian leader very publicly inspected some of the country’s most advanced aircraft and air defense systems. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareBYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickMay 3, 2019ShareRight On Cue, Russia Says It’s Ready To Offer Turkey Su-57 Fighters In Place Of F-35sThe Kremlin says a potential deal might include industrial offsets, local production, and even technology transfer. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickMay 3, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 2, 2019ShareU.S. Withholding F-35 From Turkey Could Give Russia The Chance It Needs To Export SU-57Russia may attempt to fill the vacuum created by a U.S. embargo on F-35 exports to Turkey with an export variant of its Su-57 advanced fighter. BYTyler RogowayApr 2, 2019ShareBYTyler RogowayJan 24, 2019ShareDetailed New Photos Of Russia’s ‘Hunter’ Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Emerge: Our AnalysisRussia’s UCAV is impressive in size, but the current configuration’s empennage shows signs of major technological weaknesses. BYTyler RogowayJan 24, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 19, 2018ShareRussia Releases First Official Video Of Its Su-57s On Their Absurdly Short Trip To SyriaRussia has implied the jets flew strike missions while they were there, but security concerns may have cut the deployment short. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 19, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayMay 25, 2018ShareRussia’s Su-57 Fighter Launches A New Cruise Missile From Its Weapons BayRussia’s new super fighter appears to be in the process of receiving a missile that will drastically improve its deep strike capabilities. BYTyler RogowayMay 25, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayApr 30, 2018ShareNo, The Su-57 Isn’t ‘Junk:’ Six Features We like On Russia’s New FighterThe Su-57 is not an F-22, it’s not meant to be, but it packs some novel attributes to offset what it lacks in stealth, at least to a limited degree. BYTyler RogowayApr 30, 2018ShareBYJoseph TrevithickApr 23, 2018ShareIt’s No Surprise India Finally Ditched Its Stealth Fighter Program With RussiaWith the project effectively dead, the future of both India’s stealth fighter plans and Russia’s Su-57 are in limbo. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 23, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayFeb 24, 2018ShareSatellite Imagery Confirms Russia Deployed Stealthy Su-57 Fighters To SyriaAt least two of the jets are in-country and they are likely to begin “combat evaluation” sorties soon. BYTyler RogowayFeb 24, 2018ShareBYTyler RogowayOct 20, 2017ShareIndia Might Finally Terminate Their Stealth Fighter Program With RussiaWith geopolitical winds shifting in Asia, could New Delhi’s turn away from Moscow for its high end fighter project lead to an Indian F-35 fleet? BYTyler RogowayOct 20, 2017Share12
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 20, 2020ShareRussian Government Says It Sent Its New T-14 Tanks To Syria For Combat TestingThe Kremlin has long used the Syrian conflict as a testing ground for new weapons and other military equipment. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 20, 2020Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMar 25, 2020ShareThis Is The First Video Of An Su-57 Firing A Missile From Its Side Weapon Bay, Or Is It?A closer examination of the details visible in the video raises questions about exactly what we are seeing. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayMar 25, 2020Share
BYTyler RogowayDec 24, 2019ShareSu-57 Felon Advanced Fighter Crashes In Russia (Updated)The jet went down not far from the Komsomolsk-on-Amur aircraft plant in Russia’s Far East. It is the first total loss for the type. BYTyler RogowayDec 24, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 25, 2019ShareIs This Mysterious Russian Air-To-Air Missile Tailored To Fit The Su-57’s Side Bays?It has long been unclear what missile the Su-57 was supposed to carry in its wing root bays. This could be the answer. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 25, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 18, 2019ShareRussia Says UAE Could Help Build Su-57s As Gulf Nation Puts F-35 Ambitions On HoldThe Russians need a partner to help share the costs of the Su-57 program and are offering a similar deal to other potential customers. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 18, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 27, 2019ShareWatch Russia’s S-70 Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Fly With An Su-57 For The First TimeRussia says one of the primary goals of the program is to be able to operate both of these aircraft together in manned-unmanned teams. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 27, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickAug 27, 2019Share“We’re Buying This One?” Turkey’s Erdogan Asks Putin In Front Of Su-57 Fighter At Air ShowTurkey is in the market for a new advanced fighter after getting locked out of the F-35 program over its purchase of the S-400 air defense system. BYJoseph TrevithickAug 27, 2019Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayAug 13, 2019ShareFull Analysis Of The First Flight Of Russia’s ‘Hunter’ Unmanned Combat Air VehicleThis is a significant achievement for the program, but serious questions remain about the drone’s design and exact capabilities. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayAug 13, 2019Share
BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 30, 2019ShareRussia Admits Su-57s Were In Syria But Claims They Left After Just Two DaysRussian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu offers the first official confirmation, but his comments raise more questions than they answer. BYJoseph Trevithick and Tyler RogowayJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019ShareDid Russia Just Send Su-57 Stealth Fighters to Syria? (Updated)Even if these reports turn out to be false, it’s still likely only a matter of time before these aircraft make an appearance in the conflict. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 30, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareSaudis Join UAE in Push to Buy F-35s as Concerns About the Jet’s Computer Network GrowExpanding the program exacerbates fears that the central system could be a threat to national security and sovereignty. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 7, 2019ShareHere’s The Pentagon’s Roadmap For Booting Turkey Out Of The F-35 ProgramWithin days, Turkey will start getting cut out of the Joint Strike Fighter program over its purchase of Russia’s S-400 air defense system. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 7, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2019ShareRussia’s ‘Hunter’ Flying Wing Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Is A Big BeastSatellite imagery confirms that the drone has a wider wingspan than a Su-34 Fullback combat jet and a relatively aggressive wing sweep. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 21, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayMay 18, 2019ShareAir Force F-16 Aggressor Jet Emerges In Highly Anticipated “Ghost” Paint SchemeThe elaborate paint job originates from an innovative Facebook contest ran by the commander of Nellis Air Force Base. BYTyler RogowayMay 18, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 16, 2019ShareRussia Now Claims It Will Buy 76 Su-57 Advanced Fighter Jets By 2028The cost estimates raise immediate red flags and, whatever the final price tag, the first of these production jets will remain underpowered. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 16, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019ShareHalf Of Russia’s Su-57 Fleet Escorted Putin To Military Test Facility Ahead Of Pompeo Meeting (Updated)The Russian leader very publicly inspected some of the country’s most advanced aircraft and air defense systems. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 15, 2019Share
BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickMay 3, 2019ShareRight On Cue, Russia Says It’s Ready To Offer Turkey Su-57 Fighters In Place Of F-35sThe Kremlin says a potential deal might include industrial offsets, local production, and even technology transfer. BYTyler Rogoway and Joseph TrevithickMay 3, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 2, 2019ShareU.S. Withholding F-35 From Turkey Could Give Russia The Chance It Needs To Export SU-57Russia may attempt to fill the vacuum created by a U.S. embargo on F-35 exports to Turkey with an export variant of its Su-57 advanced fighter. BYTyler RogowayApr 2, 2019Share
BYTyler RogowayJan 24, 2019ShareDetailed New Photos Of Russia’s ‘Hunter’ Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Emerge: Our AnalysisRussia’s UCAV is impressive in size, but the current configuration’s empennage shows signs of major technological weaknesses. BYTyler RogowayJan 24, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 19, 2018ShareRussia Releases First Official Video Of Its Su-57s On Their Absurdly Short Trip To SyriaRussia has implied the jets flew strike missions while they were there, but security concerns may have cut the deployment short. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 19, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayMay 25, 2018ShareRussia’s Su-57 Fighter Launches A New Cruise Missile From Its Weapons BayRussia’s new super fighter appears to be in the process of receiving a missile that will drastically improve its deep strike capabilities. BYTyler RogowayMay 25, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayApr 30, 2018ShareNo, The Su-57 Isn’t ‘Junk:’ Six Features We like On Russia’s New FighterThe Su-57 is not an F-22, it’s not meant to be, but it packs some novel attributes to offset what it lacks in stealth, at least to a limited degree. BYTyler RogowayApr 30, 2018Share
BYJoseph TrevithickApr 23, 2018ShareIt’s No Surprise India Finally Ditched Its Stealth Fighter Program With RussiaWith the project effectively dead, the future of both India’s stealth fighter plans and Russia’s Su-57 are in limbo. BYJoseph TrevithickApr 23, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayFeb 24, 2018ShareSatellite Imagery Confirms Russia Deployed Stealthy Su-57 Fighters To SyriaAt least two of the jets are in-country and they are likely to begin “combat evaluation” sorties soon. BYTyler RogowayFeb 24, 2018Share
BYTyler RogowayOct 20, 2017ShareIndia Might Finally Terminate Their Stealth Fighter Program With RussiaWith geopolitical winds shifting in Asia, could New Delhi’s turn away from Moscow for its high end fighter project lead to an Indian F-35 fleet? BYTyler RogowayOct 20, 2017Share