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In Russia
09:07, 8 August 2019
The Ministry of Defense and Sukhoi have signed a contract to upgrade the Su-34 bomber
Moscow. August 8. INTERFAX.RU - Sukhoi Company, commissioned by the Russian military, is upgrading the Su-34 bomber.
This was reported by an informed source to Interfax.
According to him,
the Ministry of Defense and Sukhoi have signed a contract
to carry out development work on the development of the upgraded version of the Su-34.
The upgraded bomber is expected to have enhanced combat capabilities,
primarily through new weapons and improved avionics.
Sukhoi has begun sketch-technical design of the upgraded version of the Su-34.
Work on the modernization of the Su-34 was to begin last year.
In February 2018, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, visiting the Novosibirsk Sukhoi Holding Air Plant,
instructed to introduce the combat experience they had gained in Syria as soon as possible.
At the same time, the director of the plant reported on the ongoing development work at the plant,
which will significantly increase the combat potential of the Su-34.
According to the source of Interfax,
the plant carried out these works in an initiative manner.
This included the adaptation of new aircraft defeat devices to the bomber
and the equipping of vehicles with new electronic warfare equipment (REBs).
Novosibirsk Aviation Plant produces Su-34 in basic equipment.
Every year, the Russian Armed Forces receive 16-18 front-line bombers.
In 2019, the manufacturer is to supply the Ministry of Defense with the last 8 bombers under the current contract,
which the plant performs ahead of schedule.
Serial production of the Su-34 began in April 2005.
In 2008, a five-year contract was signed for the supply of 32 Su-34 aircraft to the Russian Navy.
In 2012, the Russian Defense Ministry signed another contract for the purchase of 92 vehicles of this type.
Earlier it was reported that the Russian Defense Ministry plans to purchase about 200 Front-line Su-34 bombers,
which have proved themselves well during the Syrian campaign.