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"Aero India 2007": India to buy 40 Su-30 Fighters in Russia

Bangalore, India - A deal worth USD 1,60 billion

A few days ago AVIONEWS announced a call for bids by Indian government as regard the enlargement of its military aircraft's fleet. The order should include 126 new aircraft for a total of USD 10 billion. New Delhi announced today to buy 40 Su-30MKI Fighters in Russia. "The government will sign the contract by March 2007", the Air Force India's spokesman said. However, the deal budget wasn't specified...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 73754
Rome, Italy, 02/08/2007 17:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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