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Further 50 Russian fighters for the Indian Air Force?

New Delhi, India - To be added to the 230 already ordered

The Indian Air Force (IAF) might buy 50 further Russian-built Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircraft, according to the news reported by the Indian newspaper "The Times of India". The fighter jets will be added to the 230 already ordered, for a total of three deals worth overall US$8.5 billion. "We are interested in acquiring more Sukhois -said IAF spokesman marshal PV Naik- which will be the mainstay of...

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Rome, Italy, 10/06/2009 13:28
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