In recent photos of the latest export Su-34ME for the Algerian Air Force, an unusual device was spotted under the nose. Its shape resembles either a new optoelectronic system (OES) or an onboard defense system (BKO).
Military experts did not rule out that a foreign customer might have asked to refine the aircraft to meet their requirements.
It is likely that the standard Platan targeting laser system did not fully satisfy the Algerians, and the engineers decided to install something more advanced. In any case, there is no such module on the Russian versions.
Information appeared in the media that Algeria had ordered at least 14 Su-34ME bombers from Russia. Against this background, the production of Su-34 at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after Valery Chkalov has increased approximately twice.
Earlier www1.ru reported that modified T-90S tanks were spotted at exercises abroad.
