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Russia in talks on buying French warship

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Russia in talks on buying French warship

18:33 04/08/2009

Russia is discussing the purchase of a French Mistral-class amphibious assault ship worth between 300 and 400 million euros ($430-580 mln), a high-ranking source close to the talks said Tuesday.

Russian missile chief's dismissal 'not politically motivated'
16:28 04/08/2009
The recent dismissal of Col. Gen. Nikolai Solovtsov as commander of Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) was not politically motivated, a former SMF chief of staff said on Tuesday.
Russia may order amphibious assault ship from France - media
15:02 04/08/2009
Russia is planning to purchase a Mistral class large amphibious assault ship from France, a French business daily has said.
Russian company develops heavy UAV for military use
12:38 04/08/2009
Russia's Kronshtadt defense company has developed a new- generation heavy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for military purposes, a senior company official said on Tuesday.

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