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Russian single classification is still owed to Russia 13.4 billion debt

Russian single classification is still owed to Russia 13.4 billion debt

According to the Russian arms trade Center website reported on February 8, between Russia and Syria in the implementation phase of the sales to the total contract value of not less than $ 1.5 billion, involving transactions in 2012 – 2014 fulfilled.

In addition, taking into account the Russian classification may be reached within the next few years, a series of large-scale military-technical cooperation agreement between the parties the amount of arms sales which may occur in a substantial increase. According to sources, Russia may in the future to provide classification of a large number of MiG-29M2 fighter and coaches – Jacques-130UBS fighter.

According to the estimates of the analysis center of Russia’s arms trade, Russia’s arms exports in 2009-2011 on the classification of approximately $ 850 million in 2006-2008 to $ 880 million.

according to projections in the media previously published data, the Russian classification is also expected to sign the lump-sum value of $ 2 billion arms sales contract, Russia provided arms is expected to include diesel-powered submarines, the T-90S main battle tanks various types of surface ships and other weaponry, and may also Xu Jun of the existing fleet of Russian-made S-125 air defense missile systems, modernization and upgrade.

in accordance with the contract between the Russian classification has begun to implement, Russian-supplied weapons to the classification and technical services including several battalions of the beech-M2E air defense missile system (18 chariots), 36 sets of armor-S1 missile and artillery combined with air defense systems, Xu Jun equipped with T-72 upgraded to the level of the T-72M1, two sets of “Bastion-P” shore-based anti-ship missile system, a large number of airborne weapons, on the classification Air Force MiG -23 fighter maintenance, upgrade the MiG-29S A pin -1 “portable anti-aircraft missiles and simulators for training Mi-17 and Mi-24 helicopter pilot.

The world arms trade in Russian center experts believe that, prompting Russia to maintain the current Syrian regime because of the following three:

First of all, Syria is a Russian-made weapons in the Middle East importing country. Lost due to the UN Security Council sanctions, Iran and Libya are two important arms market, Syria is undoubtedly a very important significance for Moscow.

Secondly, the material and technical support stations to retain the Russian Navy in the port of Tartus Russia also has an important role. The security station is the anchor of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean waters only.

Finally, in the process of military technology and equipment imported from Russia (2005) and other civilian goods, Syria owed Russia’s large debt. If the classification regime change, the new government came to power may not assume these debts.

During the Syrian president’s visit to Russia in January 2005, the two sides to resolve the debt problem to reach an agreement. Russia and China and Syria leaders agreed to a 73% reduction in the classification the total debt owed to Russia. Part of the rest of the debt converted into arms procurement loan will be divided into two parts to repay the remaining $ 3.618 billion: the first part of the $ 1.5 billion, Syria should be repaid in 10 years (that is, before 2015); The second part $ 2.118 billion, will be the Syrian monetary reimbursement and deposited into the account of Russia in the classification Bank Russia of available money in the classification of purchasing goods or invest.


So far, Syria still need to repay Russia’s debt totaled about $ 13.4 billion.


Source:
Military of China, force comment., 11 February 2012 - International military News (www.9abc.net)

Photo:
The daily Kommersant reported that Moscow has signed a contract to sell 36 Yak-130 combat jets to Syria. (Photo by AA)


(11.02.2012)


 
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