Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Belarus retains close procurement ties with Russia
Moves to acquire extra multi-role fighters and helicopters reflect continued reliance on Russian materiel.
The Belarusian MoD intends to buy four additional Su-30SM multi-role fighters and four Mi-35M attack helicopters from Russia in 2021, underlining the close defence procurement ties between the two countries.
Announcing these plans in December in an interview with state-run TV channel Belarus-1, Minister of Defence Viktor Khrenin added that …
