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Russia has supplied Myanmar with the first two multi-purpose Su-30SME fighters. The aircraft are stationed at the air base in Naypyidaw. This is reported by the local press, citing sources in the country's military department.
According to sources, the fighters were delivered to Myanmar in March of this year. Also, along with the planes, several Russian instructors and technicians arrived in the country, who will train the local engineering staff in aircraft maintenance. They are located in Myanmar, they will be the entire warranty period of operation of the fighters.
The Su-30SME fighters supplied by the Myanmar Air Force are located at the air base in Naypyidaw, there is also a group of Russian mechanics there. The second is located at an air base in Mandalay. Fighters stationed in Naypyidaw can cover the entire territory of the country. In total, Myanmar has ordered six Su-30SME fighters, when four more will be delivered, there is no information. The contract for the supply of six Su-30SME was concluded in 2018.
The Su-30SME (serial, upgraded, export) was first presented at the Singapore Airshow-2018. The new modification of the fighter does not have French-made components in the avionics, unlike the Su-30MKI supplied by the Indian Air Force. All elements of the on-board equipment were created by Russian enterprises.
- it says on the Rosoboronexport website.
