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Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Argentina Plans For Nuclear Propulsion Diesel Submarines

ARA Santa FeArgentina is considering the development of "nuclear propulsion" for its diesel-engine submarines, Defence minister Arturo Puricelli said.

The initiative follows a request from President Cristina Fernandez and is closely linked to Brazil's construction of a first nuclear powered submersible with French technology.

"President Cristina has requested us to come up with a nuclear propulsion development project for our submarines" said Defence minister Puricelli during a press conference.

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