Russian Defense Ministry’s purchase of the MiG-35 fighters to accelerate the promotion of this aircraft for export

Russian military technologies, 21.07.2014

The delivery to the Russian Air Force of the newest multirole fighter MiG-35 will be an additional incentive for the purchase of aircraft by foreign customers, says CEO of the Russian Aircraft Corporation “MiG” Sergei Korotkov.
“Purchase of the MiG-35 is provided by the armament program, and we have no doubt that in the short term this fighter will be delivered to the Russian Air Force service. Naturally, this will be an additional impetus to the promotion of the MiG-35 to the world market”, – said S.Korotkov at the air show “Farnborough-2014″.
According to him, it is difficult to say now when the contract will be signed.

 

If Iraq has bought Russian fighter jets instead of American?

VPK.name 06/27/2014 Military-Industrial Courier

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in an interview with BBC BBC said that Iraq has acquired Russian fighter jets, which will be delivered within a few days

Iraqi Prime Minister explained that the Americans detain deal for F-16s, so it was decided to purchase Russian crafts. According to Maliki, it is about used Sukhoi fighters, which are purchased from Russia and Belarus. What kind of aircraft are expected to be supplied, the Iraqi prime minister did not mention.

India expects in 2018 to be armed with more than 270 Su-30MKI fighters

25.02.2014 ARMS-TASS

NEW DELHI, . Total volume of orders of the Air Force of India for Russian Su-30MKI fighters , which are collected on license transferred to Aircraft Corporation ” Hindustan Aeronautics ” (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, HAL), is 272 aircraft. A source close to the company said to the correspondent . Itar- Tass
“After 50 assembled aircraft were delivered to India from Russia , HAL assembled here under license another 134 machines – he recalled . – We look forward to form 14 squadrons of Su-30MKI fighters шт 2018 , that is to this period in service will consist of 272 aircraft. ”

RSC ” MiG” to restore Slovakian fighters

12.09.2013 Military- Industrial Courier
 
Russian Aircraft Corporation (RSC “MiG “) has received two contracts from Slovak Air Force for maintenance and support for the operation of the MiG – 29 ” Fulcrum”. The contract provides for repair and completion of radar , as well as gliders of fighters , ” Jane’s Defense Weekly ” reported with reference to the RSC ” MiG” on September 2. The upcoming modernization is scheduled to extend the life of Slovak MiG- 29 to November 2016 , according to the Ministry of Defence of Slovakia , the specific details of improvements are still in elaboration.

“We believe that cooperation with Russia in the field of support to our MiG -29 – is a good idea and the only way to ensure the maintenance and supply of spare parts by the country – which is not a member of NATO and the European Union , as well as guarantee the safety of air space Slovakia – it was told to ” Jaynes ” in Slovak Ministry of Defence . – However, this would require a very open and transparent contact with the contractor and the close cooperation and strict control over the execution of contacts. ”

The state of the Slovak MiG -29 now is outrageous because , according to the Minister of Defence of Slovakia Martin Glvach, the earlier contracts for technical support have not been implemented, which resulted in the complete dismantling of aircraft due to lack of spare parts.

According Glvach , this shortcoming has left Slovakia with no spare engines, landing gear and other critical components necessary to service the fighter fleet and ensure its combat capability.

In an interview with ” Jaynes ‘ , defense minister said that” during the period 2006-2011 . five aircraft were dismantled , adding that it was ” because of the negligence and inaction of responsible personnel of the Ministry of Defense . “

Russia and China are preparing a contract for the supply of Su-35 fighters

itar-tass
Russia will deliver to China the batch of newest multi-role fighters Su-35, the terms of the contract is now negotiating, contract should be ready by the end of this year. It was reported by Itar-Tass source in the sistem of military-technical cooperation between Russia and foreign countries who taking part in the air show “Le Bourget 2013”.

“The decision to supply China with Su-35 is made ​​a long time, and not for the first year is pre-contract work to align the financial and technical conditions of the future contract, which is planned for the end of this year. At present the detail of the document are under discussiob. Upcoming supply in China Su-35 – it is “an open secret”, and it is unclear why this is not said officially, “- said the source

Serbia looks to buy several MIG-29 fighters from Russia

BELGRADE, May 6 (RIA Novosti) – Serbia is planning to buy several MiG-29M/M2 Fulcrum fighter jets from Russia, and Serbian pilots are already being trained in flying the aircraft, the country’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday.

Serbia expects to buy the aircraft on credit, he said, adding that the final cost of the deal will depend on what weapon systems are installed on them as well as on the volume of spare parts to be purchased.

The parties are set to hash out the details of the agreement during Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic’s visit to Russia on May 21 and Vucic’s visit from May 23-24.

The new deal may be linked to the modernization of Serbia’s Moma Stanojlovic aircraft maintenance factory, which is due to become a regional center for servicing MiG-family aircraft, many of which are in service in neighboring countries, the minister said.

Serbian media reported in late April that the country hopes to buy a total of six MiG-29M/M2 fighters and two radar stations from Russia, and that the deal could be closed before the end of this year.