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Russia suspends fighter aircraft contract with Syria

Moscow, Russia - Due to Damascus's economical problems

Russia is understood to have suspended a $500 million contract with Syria for the delivery of MiG-31E Foxhound interceptor fighter aircraft to Syria, signed in 2007. The "Kommersant" newspaper reported it today quoting defence industry sources. According to the sources the contract, that included the delivery to the Middle East country of some retrofitted aircraft from the Russian Air Force reserves,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1104789
Rome, Italy, 05/20/2009 16:41
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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