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Helicopter carrier Mistral: Moscow and Paris signed protocol of intent, not full deal

Moscow, Russia - According to a source close to the talks

Today a source close to the talks stated that the governments of Russia and France have not signed a full agreement on the purchase of four Mistral class helicopter carriers but have merely signed a protocol of intent. Mistral class ships in fact are equipped with a NATO-standard SENIT-9 naval tactical data system and SIC-21 fleet command system: France is strongly opposed to delivering the SENIT-9...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1130847
Rome, Italy, 06/14/2011 15:55
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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