Rosoboronexport to get first VIP SSJ-100

Rosoboronexport will take delivery of the first VIP SSJ-100 Superjet. Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company is close to competing the aircraft for the Russian defense export agency.

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Swiss lower House clears Gripen deal

The Swiss parliament’s lower house has approved the acquisition of 22 Gripen fighters. The lower house approved funding for contract but the upper house has yet to agree on financing the deal.

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