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The Odesa-based repair plant, in cooperation with other enterprises of Ukraine's defense industry, is working on modernization of a Su-24MR aircraft.
In 2018, Ukraine's Air Force fleet will be replenished with about 30 repaired and modernized aircraft, says Air Force Commander Colonel-General Serhiy Drozdov.
"This year, we're planning to receive from the enterprises of Ukroboronprom Concern up to 30 warplanes following their repair and modernization. It's the MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets, and Su-25 attack aircraft. By the way, the Odesa plant, in cooperation with other enterprises of Ukraine's defense industry, is now working on modernization of the Su-24MR aircraft. We realize that our technology is not new, but I am confident that due to modernization, we can use it effectively for a long time," Drozdov said.
A year ago, on August 5, 2017, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said that UAH 1 billion is scheduled to be allocated for the restoration of combat capability, maintenance and operation of armament and equipment of the Air Force.