Venezuela Update

[Feanor]

So to update what's going on with the multiple planned Russo-Venezuelan contracts, in 2008 a contract for MANPADS Igla-S was signed, and apparently several more contracts are expected in 2009. I also missed the contract for the Tor-M1 SAMs to Venezuela, which was rumored, but I never saw it confirmed. Deliveries have no begun on it.

http://arms-tass.su/?page=article&aid=69354&cid=24

A deal is planned on Il-78MD and Il-78MK transports and tankers, Two are already in Venezuela being tested, and apparently the decision to buy them has already been made. They're just finalizing the contract.

There are also plans to get several project 636 subs, and 10 Mi-28NE helicopters.

Still no news on a BMP-3 contract with Venezuela. However speculation about a T-90S purchase, which according to the article, Venezuela needs 600 units of.

So... the tanker deal looks like it's almost gone through. The Mi-28NE deal also seems likely. Though deliveries are likely to be a while off on that one, as the Mi-28N is currently being produced for our army as well. The rest seems like speculation to me.

[Ryan UK]

I see they have upped there demand for the number of tanks to be procured. I recall reading a statement from a Venezuelan General that the number intended was between 100 - 300 MBTs along with 900 BMPs.

Ill see if I can find that article again.

Also any news on further SU-30MK procurement or will they be waiting for the SU-35?

[Feanor]

The article doesn't mention any additional Flanker sales. The original articles about a potential MBT sale did say 100-300. This one says 600.

[indiana46767]

Chavez is going to backrupt that nation will all his military spending, defense infrastructure is good, but not to the point to where you are trying to find ways to finance a defense spending that a first world nation would be doing.:confused:

[swerve]

With the slump in oil prices, Venezuela now has a budget crisis. They'll have difficulty paying for everything bought, & Russias scope to extend credit is hampered by the same problem.