Russia’s Su-35 jets deal with UAE may be signed this year

The deal to provide the United Arab Emirates with Su-35 fighter jets from Russia may be concluded before the end of this year, the official representative of Russia's Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Maria Vorobyeva said during the Army-2017 forum.

"The talks on the delivery of Su-35 fighter jets to the UAE are underway, If successfully pursued, the signing of the contract is possible before the end of 2017," RIA Novosti cited her as saying.

The Su-35 is a Russian-made multipurpose generation 4++ super-maneuverable fighter jet equipped with a phased array radar and steerable thrusters. It can develop a speed of up to 2,500 kilometers per hour and has a flying range of 3,400 kilometers and a combat radius close to 1,600 kilometers. The fighter jet is armed with a 30mm gun and has 12 hardpoints for carrying bombs and missiles.