Americans Question Future of Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 and PAK DA Aircraft Programs

Two of Russia's most advanced aviation programs are allegedly on the verge of disappearing, 19FortyFive observer Reuben Johnson believes. These include the fifth-generation fighter Su-57 and the future strategic bomber — the prospective aviation complex for long-range aviation (PAK DA). The article says that information about the combat aircraft was obtained from secret documents that leaked online. According to the documents, Russian industry is allegedly facing a shortage of critical components for the production of new aircraft and a deficit of personnel. "The situation that has developed illustrates the timeless adage about the “kingdom being lost for want of a nail,” the columnist claims.