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Russia negotiates 4 helicopter-carriers purchase with France

Moscow, Russia - Next to close the Euro 2 bn and 400 ml deal

Russia is said to be in final talks to buy a flotilla of four French helicopter-carriers - a deal massive both in terms of the vessels' size and their price tag. "At the moment we are in pre-contract talks on the warships with tree states: Spain, the Netherlands and France. We plan to sign a contract for four of these ships", said Russia's Defense Minister, Anatoly Serdyukov. Serdyukov said Russia...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1117634
Rome, Italy, 05/26/2010 12:14
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