The Russian Defense Ministry is planning to purchase the first batch of Su-57 (PAK-FA), twin-engine multi-role stealth fighter designed for air superiority and attack roles.

The Russian Defense Ministry is planning to sign a contract for the purchase of the first batch of the fifth-generation Su-57 (PAK-FA) fighters in 2018 with the delivery of the planes in 2019, Deputy Defense Minister Yury Borisov told reporters on Wednesday.

"We are working on signing a contract for the supply of the first batch of these fighters in 2018 with the delivery of the planes to the Russian armed forces in 2019," Borisov said at a news conference on the results of the Army-2017 Forum.