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Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Russian UAC chief, Fyodorov, says MiG-35 only fighter to meet MMRCA tender specifications news

Alexei Fyodorov, chief of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is optimistic about the chances of the MiG-35 winning the Indian Air Force's tender for the supply of 126 multi-role medium range combat aircraft (MMRCA).

The MiG-35, a re-designated MiG-29, is in the running for the contract alongside contenders from six other companies - Lockheed and Boeing from the US, France's Dassault, Sweden's SAAB and EADS, a consortium of British, German, Spanish and Italian companies.

The size of the deal apart, close to $12 billion in value by now, what is important for all contending countries is enhancing strategic relationships with India, which such a deal will allow. Under terms of contract eighteen aircraft will be delivered in ready-to-fly condition, while 108 will be locally manufactured under license.

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