Kazakhstan's Ministry of Defence press office announced that the Kazakh Armed Forces have received advanced Su-30SM fighter jets as part of the military and technical cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia. The number of Su-30 delivered was not specified in the ministry's statement, however, it was noted that the armament of the aircraft was doubled and is now able to carry anti-radiation and anti-ship guided missiles, intermediate- and short-range air-to-air missiles and precision air bombs.

The country also received overhauled Su-25 close air support aircraft. Three more upgraded Su-25s will be delivered to the Kazakh Air Force in 2018.