Deal Inked For New Su-30, MiG-29 Jets
September 13 2019
Algeria has ordered new fighter jets from Russia, reports Defence Web (South Africa).
The contracts cover 16 Su-30MKA and 14 MiG-29M/M2 aircraft at a cost of about US$1.8 billion, reported Russia's Vedomosti newspaper. The value of the deal could exceed US$2 billion if weapons and equipment are included.
The agreement was likely reached during the MAKS Aerospace Exhibition in August.
Deliveries would bring the total number of Su-30s in service to 74.
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