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Footage Shows Two Su-57 Fighters Operating Over Algeria a Year After Russia Began Deliveries

New footage released on November 14 has shown two Algerian Air Force Su-57 fifth generation fighters operating over the country, a year after the first deliveries were reported in November 2025. Algeria became the first foreign customer for the Su-57, which represented the first ever export of a fifth generation fighter type other than the U.S. F-35. The appearance of two fighters together may suggest that the program is moving beyond the initial delivery of individual aircraft towards establishing a sustained operational presence. The development also represents a major milestone for Russia's defence export industry, which has sought to secure international customers for the Su-57, and is reported to have already secured orders from two other clients.