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France confirms Russian interest in Mistral class helicopter carrier

Paris, France - The words of defense minister, Laurent Teisseire

The French government confirmed the Russian interest for a Mistral class amphibious assault ship, Paris's defence minister, Laurent Teisseire, stated today, explaining that this interest has been expressed in very general terms. This purchase, Teisseire added, would represent a change of direction in Moscow's armaments policy. Russia is in fact a great exporter, but difficultly bought weaponry from...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1108890
Rome, Italy, 09/03/2009 18:04
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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