Defense ministry announces zl.200 million fighter aircraft purchase deal

The Defense Ministry has signed a zl.200 million deal with aircraft manufacturer PZL Mielec for the purchase of 10 M28 Bryza fighters. The air force, which already possesses 13 of the Bryza's predecessor, the An-28, will take possession of the new planes within the next five years. The M28 Bryza is a two-engine STOL (short take-off and landing) aircraft that meets NATO standards. The new aircraft will replace the older An-2 fighters that are currently in service with the Polish air force. The cost of a single Bryza is nearly $5 million. (Prawo i Gospodarka, p.2) M.K.