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Friday, August 03, 2012

Russia’s Baltic Shipyard United Shipbuilding Corporation (OCK) Starts Metal Cutting for Mistra

Mistral-class Amphibious assault shipRussia’s Baltic Shipyard has started metal cutting for the hull of the first Mistral class amphibious assault ship being built in France for the Russian Navy, the United Shipbuilding Corporation said on Wednesday.

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.

Under the contract, STX France will carry out the final assembly of the hulls from 24 blocks produced in Russia.

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