Russia moving closer to some countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America. According to towar.ru, contacts with African states have recently become especially frequent. Nigeria is thinking about acquiring a new Russian Sukhoi Su-75 fighter, as reported by RIA Novosti, referring to the director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSVTS) Dmitry Shugaev.
According to Shugaev, the Nigerians showed interest in Russian fighters during the recent Russia-Africa forum in St. Petersburg. At the same time, he added that it is too early to talk about the conclusion of contracts.
The Su-75 Checkmate LTS (Light Tactical Aircraft) is a single-engine, stealth fighter aircraft under development by Sukhoi for export and for the Russian Aerospace Forces. The Sukhoi Design Bureau also designates the aircraft as T-75.