China confirms Su-35 and S-400 deals

A spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Defense has confirmed media reports that China is proceeding with the purchase of the S-400 air defense system and Su-35 fighter.

Su-35 in flight. (3826731912)
By Aleksander Markin [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Col. Wu Qian said the Su-35 project is “one of the areas in which China and Russia are willing to cooperate.”

He added that the S-400 acquisition is progressing smoothly.

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