🇮🇷🇷🇺| Iran’s Army spokesman confirmed that Su-35 fighter jets purchase is complete and pilot training had been completed before the war, but the aircrafts had not arrived in time. Iran expects to receive them after the war and strengthen its Air Force with more advanced aircraft and equipment. I translated the interview: • Interviewer: We were expecting to see our Su-35 fighter jets in this war. And perhaps one of the criticisms being raised is that, had these Su-35s arrived earlier, many of the things that happened in Iranian airspace might never have happened. Because when our pilots were able to carry out operations like those using F-5s and Su-24s, surely if they had Su-35s at their disposal, the situation would have been very different, no? • Army Spokesman: Yes, look, the issue of the Su-35 has been under discussion for several years. We had already taken the necessary steps and completed the preliminary work, including the purchasing process, signing contracts, and related matters, which were pursued through the relevant authorities both outside the Army and within it. The necessary arrangements for pilot training and education had also been completed, and there were no longer any issues in that regard. In fact, these aircraft were supposed to arrive before the war. And God willing, we will certainly receive them after this war and upgrade our air fleet. • Interviewer: To the extent that you’re allowed to disclose, can you tell us what the Army’s plans are for developing the Air Force? • Army Spokesman: As I mentioned, one of our plans is to introduce more advanced aircraft into our fleet, such as the Su-35. As I said, the purchasing process and related arrangements had already been finalized before this war. We have also made progress domestically. Of course, purchasing and acquiring equipment from abroad will give us greater access to advanced technologies, which we can also use as a foundation for our own development. God willing, after the war, the Army’s Air Force will emerge stronger, equipped with more advanced aircraft and more sophisticated equipment. @FotrosResistancee