Sukhoi Secures Big New Russian Fighter Deal

MOSCOW — The Russian Defense Ministry on Aug. 18 placed its largest order for combat aircraft in roughly two decades, with Sukhoi garnering the reportedly $2.5 billion deal. Signed during the first day of the 2009 Moscow air show, the purchase covers 48 Su-35S, 12 Su-27SM, and four Su-30M2 aircraft...

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