Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Venezuela allocates $480m to buy Sukhoi aircraft from Russia


Venezuela has reportedly allocated $480m for its Sukhoi aircraft programme, moving a step ahead to strengthen the country's airspace. In September, Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro announced that the country will buy at least 12 new Su-30MK2 fighters for its armed forces from Russia. Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez was quoted by Tass-Defense as saying that the new programme is part of "the continuous strengthening of the republic's defensive capability along with redoubled efforts to improve public health and education." The defence minister also added that the new Sukhoi aircraft will expand the 23-aircraft fleet that currently in service with the country's force. More…

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