New AESA Radar for Su-35: Can It Rival F-15EX & J-16?

Russia has unveiled a new AESA radar upgrade for the Sukhoi Su-35, potentially addressing one of its biggest long-standing weaknesses in modern air combat. Replacing the older Irbis-E radar, the new system could significantly enhance detection, electronic warfare capability, and long-range targeting—especially for powerful weapons like the R-37M missile. While rivals such as the F-15EX Eagle II and Shenyang J-16 already field advanced AESA radars, this upgrade may finally allow the Su-35 to compete more effectively in beyond-visual-range combat. However, questions remain over whether the radar will be deployed within Russia’s own forces or primarily offered for export, as Moscow continues to secure major deals with countries like Iran and Algeria. Alien Machine YF-23 https://youtu.be/pv9LqYqvT5E Thank you for visiting UFK https://twitter.com/ChannelUfk https://www.facebook.com/DEFCON321/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ufkchannel Instagram: ufkchannel For business enquiries: [email protected]