What Is The US CAATSA & How Has It Severed Russian Jets From International Export Markets?

In August 2017, CAATSA (Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act) came into force. Since then, it has been devastating for Russia’s ability to sell fighter jets and helicopters in the international market. CAASTA is aimed at imposing US sanctions on countries that purchase Russian, Iranian, and North Korean weapons. Russia’s most popular fighter jets for export are the Su-27 derivatives – the Su-30 and Su-35 ( Russia’s MiG-35 didn’t sell at all).