Foreign buyers' interest in Russian weaponry persists even amidst competition with Western systems, and the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter remains one of Moscow's most prominent export offerings. This conclusion was reached by the American publication Newsweek, linking the attractiveness of Russian equipment not only to its characteristics but also to the long-term consequences of arms contracts.
According to the publication, the very fact of sustained demand shows that foreign customers view Russian systems as capable of competing with Western models, and in some cases, surpassing them. Moreover, the significance of the deal is not limited to the supply of finished equipment: after signing the contract, the buyer requires ammunition, spare parts, maintenance, and subsequent modernization.
Newsweek specifically highlights the Su-57, calling it one of the key export assets of the Russian defense industry. The fighter belongs to the fifth generation and combines low radar visibility, super maneuverability, and the ability to use a wide range of aviation weapons.
The Su-57E is stated to have a wide range of weapons, including RVV-MD2, RVV-SDM, and RVV-BD missiles, as well as Kh-38MLE, Kh-69, and Kh-58USHKE. The ability to place weapons in internal compartments is separately noted, which allows maintaining the aircraft's low radar visibility.