Aircraft
China Finally Signs for Sukhoi Su-35 Warplanes
Russia lands first export customer for its top-of-the-line jet fighter, after reverse-engineering fears are allayed.
The Russian air force has ordered 96 Su-35 fighters, but China is the first export customer
The Russian air force has ordered 96 Su-35 fighters, but China is the first export customer

China has finally been confirmed as the first export customer for the Sukhoi Su-35 combat aircraft, with an order for 24 worth an estimated $2 billion. The deal was sealed at a meeting on November 17 between Russian president Vladimir Putin and Xu Qiliang, vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission. The Chinese guest came to Moscow for 20th session of the Russian-Chinese Intergovernmental Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation.


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