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Friday, August 20, 2010

Russian Navy helicopter carrier tender to be announced in September

Mistral-class Amphibious assault shipA tender on the purchase of a helicopter carrier for the Russian Navy will be announced in September, Russia's United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) said on Thursday.

Currently Russia is holding talks with France over the purchase of Mistral class ships on a 2+2 scheme, under which Russia will buy one or two French-built Mistrals and build another two under license in Russia.

"We have received an official invitation from the Defense Ministry to take part in the tender for construction of the helicopter carrier under license," USC spokesman Igor Ryabov said.

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