In August 2019, it became known about the start of work on the modernization of the bomber in the form of the Su-34M, including by equipping it with new weapons and improved avionics.
According to Interfax, General Director of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yuri Slyusar said that the start of serial deliveries of the upgraded Su-34M bomber for the Russian Aerospace Forces is expected in 2021.
“The look of the Su-34, which we already have, serial deliveries of which will begin next year, it certainly makes the car unique,” Slyusar said on the Zvezda TV channel.
In August 2019, it became known about the start of work on the modernization of the bomber in the form of the Su-34M, including by equipping it with new weapons and improved avionics. According to an informed source, it was about adapting new aviation weapons to the bomber and equipping vehicles with new electronic warfare (EW).