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Russia: no aircraft-carriers plans for a long time

Moscow, Russia - There will not be new ones till 2015

A high-ranking source in the Russian naval headquarters has declared to the Russian press-agency Ria Novosti that the building of aircraft-carriers is not among the country long-term plans because "Now the naval headquaters sees the aircraf-carriers' only goal in retaining the pilots' flying experience". However, "In the 2005 to 2015 period, we'll lay foundation for the future fleet capability. The...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 55985
Rome, Italy, 12/05/2003 14:17
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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