“African countries are interested in purchasing Russian-produced
weapons and military vehicles, including advanced aircraft like Su-30
fighters,” Biryulin explained. He mentioned Ethiopia as a potential
buyer of Russian aircraft (the country operates Su-27 fighters).
“Ethiopia is also interested in purchasing Russian defense products.
The country’s armed forces are equipped with Russian-produced vehicles
and weapons,” he stated"
http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2015/8/4/3370/
Russia and India are negotiating upgrade of Su-30MKI fighters
Russian Aviaton » Tuesday August 4, 2015 13:19 MSK
Russia and India are negotiating upgrade of Su-30MKI fighters. It was
stated by the head of Russian delegation at the 51st Paris Air Show,
Deputy Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical
Cooperation (FSMTC), Konstantin Biryulin, TASS reports.
Speaking of the situation connected with the upgrade of Su-30MKI
fighters operated by India, the head of Russian delegation said that
“at present Russia is negotiating upgrade of Su-30MKI aircraft with
the Indian partners. The first Su-30MKI jets were delivered to India
20 years ago”. “The upgrade includes fitting the aircraft with new
communication and data transmission systems as well as new radars. All
these systems will be upgraded,” he noted.
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According to the head of the delegation, Russia and India are
preparing contracts for joint development of FGFA (fifth-generation
fighter aircraft) MTA (multi-role transport aircraft). “Detailed and
final design of these two aircraft have been completed,” Biryulin
said. “At present negotiations related to signing contracts for joint
development of these aircraft are in progress,” he added. Biryulin
also said that Russia submitted tender documentation for Su-35 fighter
to Indonesia.
“Documentation for Su-35 fighter required to take part in the tender
was handed over to Indonesian partners,” he said. According to
Biryulin, Rosoboronexport is taking part in the tender for delivery of
new fighters to Indonesia.
“In the course of preliminary negotiations the parties agreed that
Su-35 is the best solution. The aircraft is being operated by Russian
air forces and it has already proven itself. Moreover, the Indonesian
air forces have operated Su aircraft before,” the head of the
delegation noted.
Russia is not considering the possibility of starting a licensed
production of engines for military aircraft in China, Konstantin
Biryulin said. “Matters related to a licensed production of engines
for military aircraft in China have not been considered,” Biryulin
said while speaking about the possibility of launching the assembly of
AL (for Su fighters) or RD (for JF-17/FC-1 fighters) engines in China.
At the same time, he noted that PRC is still interested in Russian engines.
“The Chinese party purchases different types of Russian engines from
time to time in order to assure the operation of previously purchased
aircraft and to support production of JF-17/FC-1 Thunder combat
aircraft,” he said.
“African countries are interested in purchasing Russian-produced
weapons and military vehicles, including advanced aircraft like Su-30
fighters,” Biryulin explained. He mentioned Ethiopia as a potential
buyer of Russian aircraft (the country operates Su-27 fighters).
“Ethiopia is also interested in purchasing Russian defense products.
The country’s armed forces are equipped with Russian-produced vehicles
and weapons,” he stated.
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