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Monday, June 17, 2013

Croatia likely to upgrade existing MiG-21 fighters

MiG-21 FishbedThe Croatian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reportedly decided to upgrade a portion of the national air force's Soviet-era MiG-21 fighter aircraft fleet after financial constraints disrupted the acquisition of new combat aircraft.

With plans to have one operational squadron of the aircraft, the MoD has already shortlisted Romania's Aerostar and Ukrainian SE Odessa Aircraft Plant as potential contenders for the modernisation of seven MiG-21s, and supply of additional five aircraft, reports FlightGlobal.

Having already received proposals from the companies, valued at €18.6m and €13.9m respectively, the ministry is expected to announce a decision soon, according to local media reports.

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