Vietnam News Agency, HANOI: Russia has delivered four Su-30 MKM fighter planes to Malaysia under a contract signed in 2003, a spokesman for the Sukhoi aircraft manufacturer said.
Malaysia will receive a total of 18 Su-30MKM fighters under a 900-million-USD contract by the end of 2008. The first six aircraft were delivered in 2007.
The contract also stipulates the construction of a service centre for Su-30MKM fighters in Malaysia, and Russia's assistance with the country's national space exploration programme.
The Su-30MKM is a multi-role Flanker version based on the Su-30MKI model and features a customized avionics package built to Malaysian specifications, according to news reports on March 4.
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