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Algeria is preparing to receive 16 Russian Su-30MKA Flanker fighter jets. An acquisition that comes as part of the strengthening of its air fleet made up of 58 aircraft.
According to Military Watch Magazine, in 2019 Algiers reached a deal worth $ 1.8 billion with Moscow to acquire 30 Russian fighter jets. In addition to the Su – 30MKA Flanker, a total of 14 MiG-29M medium-weight aircraft have been ordered. Their delivery has already started, said the same source.
These two types of aircraft equipped with Kh-35 and Kh-31 anti-ship cruise missiles in addition to the R-77 active radar-guided air-to-air missiles, are “formidable” combat aircraft, she said. added.
