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How about a reported 24 Sukhoi SU-35 fighter jets, and four submarines from Russia.
FORBES: After A Decade Long Wait, China And Russia Ink 'Super Jet' Military Deal
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Another reason to think the Su-35 sale is less significant than it appears involves India.
WSJ: Review & Outlook: Asia's Great Rivalry
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New aircraft will include Su-34 and Su-35 fighters, and Mi-26 transport and Mi-8 gunship helicopters, AP adds.
BBC: Russia plans $650bn defence spend up to 2020
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One reason the sale can go forward may be that China is no longer interested in copying the Su-35.
WSJ: Review & Outlook: Asia's Great Rivalry
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The Sukhoi SU-35 is a single seat super maneuverable, acrobatic fighter plane.
FORBES: After A Decade Long Wait, China And Russia Ink 'Super Jet' Military Deal
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"The Su-35 fighters can effectively reduce pressure on China's air defence before Chinese-made stealth fighters come online, " the People's Daily was quoted as saying.
BBC: China 'buys fighter jets and submarines from Russia'
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Foreign fighter planes are coming along--the Russian SU-35, the French Mirage 2000 and the Swedish Gripen, among others--that will match our current crop of fighters.
FORBES: Fact and Comment
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Russia is the only Air Force to fly the SU-35.
FORBES: After A Decade Long Wait, China And Russia Ink 'Super Jet' Military Deal