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AgustaWestland says talks with Russia for 35 AW139 helicopters is still ongoing. Shares of Finmeccanica fell after Itar-Tass quoted Russia’s Deputy Defence Minister Yuri Borisov as saying that the AW139 is very expensive and negotiations can only continue if the price drops.
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The first production Beechcraft AT-6 made its first flight on Aug. 20.
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Interfax reported that Vietnam last week signed an agreement for 12 Su-30 fighters. This is the country’s third order of the fighters.
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Kommersant daily reported Tuesday that Moscow has ordered 16 MiG-29SMT fighters to keep MiG corporation afloat while the latter struggles to perfect the MiG-35.
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A Russian news report says 38 helicopters were sold by Russia to Sudan since 2011. The orders are 24 Mi-24 attack helicopters and 14 Mi-8 transport helicopters.
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