Russian Navy to Receive Mistral Warship in 3 Years ~ ASIAN DEFENCE

Friday, February 3, 2012

Russian Navy to Receive Mistral Warship in 3 Years

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The first Mistral class amphibious assault ship will be put in service with the Russian Navy in 36 months, Russian Navy Commander Adm. Vladimir Vysotsky said. Russia and France signed a $1.2-billion contract on two French-built Mistral class ships, including the transfer of sensitive technology, in June 2011. Two more ships are expected to be 80% built in Russia, 20% in France.