United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has handed over new Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
According to UAC, the aircraft completed the full cycle of factory testing, were verified across multiple operating modes, and have already flown to their home airfield.
The Su-34 is designed to strike ground, surface, and air targets — including infrastructure protected by air defense systems — at extended ranges. The aircraft is capable of operating under enemy fire and in contested information environments, both day and night, and in simple or challenging weather conditions. In addition to strike missions, it can be used for aerial reconnaissance.
“The Su-34 frontline bomber has long proven itself as the best in its class. Its capabilities allow pilots to operate successfully in theaters of war and employ both unguided and guided munitions. The aircraft is in demand under modern combat conditions, and our aircraft factories have increased production rates to ensure regular deliveries to the troops,” said Oleg Yevtushenko, Executive Director of Rostec.
The Su-34, manufactured by UAC, features side-by-side seating for two crew members, advanced avionics, and a range of weapons integration options, enabling it to conduct precision strikes while maintaining long endurance. It is a key element in Russia’s tactical strike aviation, combining the payload capacity of a bomber with the maneuverability of a fighter.
The delivery comes as part of ongoing state defense procurement programs. UAC noted that additional batches of other aircraft types are also being prepared for transfer to the Ministry of Defense.
According to Rostec, production lines have been adjusted to meet increased demand, with a focus on improving delivery schedules and ensuring readiness of the aircraft for frontline deployment.
The Su-34 has been widely used in recent Russian military operations, including in Ukraine, where its long-range strike capability and multi-role flexibility have been employed against a range of targets. Its integration of modern targeting and navigation systems enables the aircraft to operate effectively in complex threat environments.
According to the open-source intelligence group Oryx, Russia has lost at least 37 Su-34s and one Su-34M since the start of its full-scale war against Ukraine. That figure includes only visually confirmed losses and may understate the true number of aircraft destroyed.