Russia to sell over 100 planes in 2008: report

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Moscow (AFP) March 17, 2008
The Russian defence ministry will sell over 100 planes and nearly 20 helicopters in 2008, Ria Novosti news agency reported Monday.

The agency cited the ministry's statement that 102 planes, including cargo planes such as An-22, An-12, An-26, and the L-39 trainers will be sold in public sales starting in May.

The ministry will also organise a public sale of six ships including an oil tanker, barges and tugboats.

Proceeds from the sale would go in part towards resolving the problem of housing for Russian soldiers, the agency said.

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Australia to buy Super Hornet fighter jets, says minister

Sydney (AFP) March 17, 2008
Australia will proceed with a 6 billion dollar (5.6 billion US) plan to acquire 24 Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets from the US Navy, Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon said Monday.

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