Kazakhstan set to receive Russian Su-57 fighter jets within two years: Reports

The Su-57 is expected to replace Kazakhstan's ageing Su-27 fleet and could potentially replace MiG-31 aircraft at a later stage.Kazakhstan is expected to receive its first Russian Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets within the next two years, according to multiple Kazakh and Russian reports, marking a major step in the country's air force modernisation.The reports, cited by Military Watch Magazine, indicate that Kazakhstan may have already placed orders for the Russian aircraft following confirmation in 2025 that several countries had ordered the Su-57.Kazakhstan's Air Defence Forces currently operate combat aircraft of Soviet and Russian origin, and the reported acquisition would introduce fifth-generation fighters into its fleet for the first time.The specific aircraft type has not been