Russian arms sales to South-east Asia

25th anniversary of signing a contract for the supply of 18 MiG-29N fighters to Malaysia

A quarter of a century ago, on June 7, 1994, a historic contract was signed for the supply of 18 Russian MiG-29N fighter jets to the Royal Malaysian Air Force. The contract value amounted to 550 million dollars, a huge sum for those times for Russia and for the company MAPO (now RSK MiG JSC), even taking into account that the agreement provided Russia with a reciprocal obligation to purchase palm oil for 100 million dollars and other offset commitments of another $ 200 million











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According to the Philippine military website PHDefenseResourse, the Ministry of Budget and Administration of the Philippines has resumed financing of the program to acquire 16 Russian-made Mi-171 helicopters. Funds (SARO) in the amount of $ 40.2 million were allocated to transfer 15% of the advance payment. for the supply of helicopters in accordance with the requirements of the modernization program for the armed forces of the Philippines. The contract is expected to be signed in Q3 2021, although it is not yet known how the Philippine government intends to circumvent the US sanctions issue under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). It is also reported that the Russian side undertakes to deliver the first batch of Mi-171 helicopters before the end of the presidential term of Rodrigo Duterte, which expires in June 2022.

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Philippine Army to get 90 new troop carriers within the year

The Philippine Army will receive 90 new troop carriers within the year, the Department of National Defense said on Sunday.

The transport trucks, to be made by URAL of the Russian Federation and procured through ConEquip Philippines, are expected to be delivered within six months from the Notice to Proceed or opening of Letter of Credit.

According to the DND, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana approved last year the Truck Troop Carrier Light project.

The said project had a budget of P324 million.

The trucks were procured through public bidding as per Republic Act 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act.

“These trucks will surely boost the Army’s capability to transport personnel and materiel wherever they are needed, whether it be in combat or humanitarian assistance and disaster response,” DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said. —KG, GMA News

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Kalashnikov produces large batch of assault rifles for Asia Pacific Region client

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