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Contract Negotiations Proceed For Purchase Of French Ship

June 17 2010

Russia

Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport has begun negotiations over the fulfillment of a contract for a French-built Mistral-class ship, RIA Novosti reports.

The Defense Ministry appointed the firm to implement the contract, company officials said.

Several groups have been set up within Rosoboronexport to negotiate the deal, said company officials.

Russia wants to buy at least one of the amphibious assault vessels, and hopes to build three more ships in partnership with...

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