RAC MiG plans to sign MiG-35 contract with Russian Defense Ministry this year

Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG plans to sign a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry for MiG-35 fighters this year, Deputy Director General Alexey Beskibalov told journalists.

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Brazil to reopen probe into Gripen deal

Brazil’s prosecutors have reopened a probe into allege corruption in the deal for Gripen fighters. The investigation last year came to an end due to a lack of evidence. Federal prosecutors now say they have obtained new evidence that came from a investigation into tax fraud.

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