Poland mulling joint works with Ukraine to upgrade own MiG-29 fleet

Modernization works will be carried out at the capacities of Lviv Aviation Repair Plant.

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The Ministry of National Defense of Poland is considering the possibility to start along with Ukraine joint works to upgrade Soviet-made MiG-29 (Fulcrum) fighter jets aircraft.

Modernization works will be carried out at the capacities of Lviv Aviation Repair Plant, the Defense Industrial Courier information agency reported with reference to a source at the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

The cost of upgrade of each aircraft stands at about $1 million, the report says.

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According to the publication's source, these developments are "very beneficial" for Poland, which is trying to significantly strengthen its abilities to protect the country's airspace.

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