25 February 2016

News Story: Russia to supply first four Su-35 fighters to China in 2016

by Ryan Maass

Russia plans to supply China with the first four of its ordered Su-35 fighter jets by the end of 2016.

The Russian and Chinese governments in November 2015 signed a $2 billion contract for the provision of 24 of the aircraft built by the Russian state-owned United Aircraft Corporation. Russian state-owned news agency Tass reports more of the jets will be delivered to China in the next two years.

The Russian air force plans to acquire 24 of the upgraded fighters, while Indonesia has signed a contract for 12 of the aircraft.

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