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Russia in talks to purchase a French helicopter carrier

Moscow, Russia - The Mistral class amphibious assault ship is worth between € 300 and € 400 million

Russia would be in talks with France to purchase a helicopter carrier, a Mistral class amphibious assault ship, worth between € 300 and € 400 million. The news has been reported by the press agency "RIA Novosti" quoting sources close to the operation. If completed, this would be the largest military import deal performed by Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The possibility to purchase one...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1108090
Rome, Italy, 08/05/2009 15:10
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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