Russia maintains an undoubted advantage in aviation despite significant losses. As of June 2024, the estimated losses totalled over 357 aircraft and 326 helicopters. Yet, despite the losses and sanctions, Russia continues expanding its production capabilities.
The Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (NAKO) analysed over 2,000 components found in the six aircraft pieces used by the Russian Air Forces: MiG-31I, Su-27SM3, Su-30SM, Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-57. We also identified the central plants and several pieces of equipment used to produce these jets via open-source information.
This report is another part of NAKO’s efforts to weaken Russia’s capability to wage war against Ukraine, preventing its military-industrial complex from gaining essential Western technologies and ensuring Russia is held accountable for its war crimes
Contributors include Denys Hutyk, advisor of the Economic Security Council of Ukraine (ESCU), Olena Bilousova, Strategy Consultant at Kyiv School of Economics, and representatives of the diplomatic corps, government, Ukrainian civil society, and international organisations.
This report was compiled with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation. Its content is the exclusive responsibility of The Independent Anti-Corruption Commission and does not necessarily reflect the views of the International Renaissance Foundation.