OREANDA-NEWS The production of a new type of aircraft will increase Russia's combat potential against the backdrop of growing global demand for the Su-35, Ka-52 and T-90, First deputy head of the Defense Committee of the Federation Council Viktor Bondarev said in Telegram, speaking about the fifth-generation fighter Checkmate.

Russia has begun preparations for the production of the first samples of fifth-generation Checkmate light fighters, the press service of Rostec State Corporation told RIA Novosti on the eve of the Dubai Airshow-2023 exhibition. The foreign premiere of Checkmate took place at the Dubai Airshow-2021.

"The production of a new type of combat aircraft with many advantageous characteristics will definitely increase the combat potential of Russia, against the background of the continued growth of global demand for the Su-35, Ka-52 and T-90 as a result of their successful use in the Air defense," the senator wrote in his Telegram channel.

According to him, the design documentation has been transferred to the manufacturer, the preparation of production of the first samples has begun. "The installation batch of Checkmate fighters is planned to be produced in 2026," the politician wrote.