5 trillion rubles will be allocated for re-equipping of Russian air forces. It was stated by the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, during the meeting dedicated to the current state and development prospects of the combat aviation in Russia .

Vladimir Putin reminded that the advanced aircraft and helicopters are already being delivered to the air forces (this refers to serial deliveries). "We plan to allocate about 25% of the total state defense order for re-equipping of the air forces. As you know the total value of our state defense order is 20 trillion, hence 5 trillion will be allocated for abovementioned purposes", - the president said.