# Novosibirsk Aviation Plant to modernize for Hunter UAV production

Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P. Chkalov will modernize production over five years with a new building for the S-70 'Hunter' heavy stealth drone. Investment is about 2.5 billion rubles, with jobs increasing by 1.5 times. Modernization starts in 2022.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-02-15
- Where: Novosibirsk, Russia
- Value: $33.0M (2.50B RUB)
- Starts operating: 2027
- Status: announced
- Products: S-70 'Hunter' heavy stealth unmanned aerial vehicle
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P. Chkalov](https://endata.com/companies/61062.md)
- [Sukhoi](https://endata.com/companies/25311.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [vpk.name](https://vpk.name/en/580082_an-aviation-plant-for-the-production-of-the-hunter-uav-is-being-modernized-in-novosibirsk.html), 2022-02-15: "Novosibirsk Aviation Plant named after V.P.Chkalov will modernize production within five years with the construction of a new building for the production of heavy stealth drones S-70 'Hunter'."

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