A video purportedly from a Peruvian farmer shows a Russian Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter in Algeria, marking the aircraft's potential export to the country's air force.
A recent development has emerged involving the Russian Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter, as it was reportedly spotted in Algeria, suggesting that Algeria may have become the first international customer of this advanced aircraft. Linus Höller, a defense correspondent and open-source intelligence researcher, evaluated the situation based on a video believed to be from a local TikTok channel, where a farmer successfully captured footage of the Su-57 in flight. The video is said to have been filmed near the Algerian airbase at Oum El Bouaghi, with the surrounding landscape aligning with known features of the area.
In November 2025, Russia announced the delivery of two Su-57 units to an unspecified export customer, which many believe could be Algeria based on these recent sightings. This development is noteworthy not only for the operational capabilities the Su-57 brings to Algeria's air force but also for the implications it holds for geopolitical dynamics in North Africa. The presence of advanced Russian military technology in the region could alter existing balances of power and could signal further arms engagements in Africa by Russia.
Furthermore, the situation is compounded by the fact that both Algeria and Russia have ongoing military collaborations, enhancing the strategic partnership between the two nations. Defense analysts are likely to monitor this situation closely, particularly as the stability and military capabilities in the region could significantly impact international relations and defense strategies in North Africa moving forward.
