Moscow, August 9 (KCNA) -- The Russian air force will receive six Su-34 bombers this year.

The bombers have been manufactured by the Novosibirsk Aircraft Factory according to a contract with the Defense Ministry, said Interfax.

The five-year contract was made between the Defense Ministry and the Sukhoi Air Military Industry Complex in 2008.

The factory already manufactured four Su-34 bombers in 2010.