Naval Technology Could Be Transferred In Warship Deal, Says France

The French government says it is prepared to transfer its warship technology to Russia for the potential sale of Mistral-class amphibious assault ships to Moscow, RIA Novosti reports.

"We see no problem in transferring technology," French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said Tuesday at a joint Moscow news conference with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

The two govenrnments are currently negotiating what is being called a 2+2 plan, where France will build and deliver two...