According to Military Africa on November 19, 2025, Sudan has renewed talks with Russia to acquire Su-30 or Su-35 fighter jets as the Sudanese Armed Forces attempt to counter the Rapid Support Forces' advances and replace combat aircraft lost early in the civil war. The negotiations also appear to be linked to Russia’s long-standing effort to secure a Red Sea naval base, creating a procurement process shaped by both operational needs and strategic concessions. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Sudan wants the Su-30 or Su-35 fighters to regain a strike capacity against the Rapid Support Forces, while Russia could tie these negotiations to a strategic opportunity to anchor a permanent naval foothold in the Red Sea. (Picture source: Vitaly Kuzmin) |