The Pakistan Air Force is looking to Russia for longer range heavy fighters to complement its recent acquisition of JF-17. RIA Novosti news agency quoted Assistant of the President, Vladimir Kozhin, that Russia will sell Mi-35M attack helicopters and Su-35 combat aircraft to Pakistan.
In March, Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain announced the expansion of military-tie with Russia with the purchase of Mi-35 gunships. The contract for four Mi-35M attack helicopters was signed in August with Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport. Discussion for 10 - 12 more Mi-35M is on-going. The Mi-35M (NATO Designation Hind-E) is an upgraded export version of the Mi-24V attack helicopter.
With the Rafale talks dragging, India is also turning its eye to Russia. India is reportedly interested in the Su-35. With the keen rivalry between the two neighbours, it is interesting that Russia is supplying arms to both sides.
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In March, Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain announced the expansion of military-tie with Russia with the purchase of Mi-35 gunships. The contract for four Mi-35M attack helicopters was signed in August with Russia's state arms exporter Rosoboronexport. Discussion for 10 - 12 more Mi-35M is on-going. The Mi-35M (NATO Designation Hind-E) is an upgraded export version of the Mi-24V attack helicopter.
With the Rafale talks dragging, India is also turning its eye to Russia. India is reportedly interested in the Su-35. With the keen rivalry between the two neighbours, it is interesting that Russia is supplying arms to both sides.
Russia and India Report
Defense News Asia
Soha News
Sputnik News
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