The Su-30MK2 was developed from a 2002 Chinese request for a Su-30MKK with anti-ship capabilities. Avionics changes integrated the Kh-31A anti-ship missile (AShM). Russia agreed to sell the aircraft to China in August 2003. KnAAPO began deliveries to the People's Liberation Army Navy Air Force in February 2004.
Russia, Venezuela and Vietnam adopted variants of the Su-30MK2 in the 2000-2010s.[10] The Russian Air Force (VVS) variant is the Su-30M2; it was procured to sustain domestic industry and was less advanced than the Su-30SM.
