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Latvia concerns about Russia's plans to buy Mistral

Latvia concerns about Russia's plans to buy Mistral 10.12.2009 Source: RIA Novosti, photo: Mistral (naval-technology.com)

Latvia is anxious about Russia's intentions to purchase French Mistral-type helicopter carrier, reported Wednesday press release of Latvian defense ministry.

According to Russian Chief of General Staff Nikolai Makarov, Russia will find its position in the matter of probable procurement of French Mistral-type helicopter carriers by the end of the year.

"High ranking military officials recently pointed out that if Russia buys and deploys such ship at the Baltic, Latvia would probably reconsider current defense plan in terms of military threat and national security", says the press release.

Latvian defense minister intends to include the matter of Russia's plans on Mistral into agenda of summit coming on Dec 11 among Baltic countries' defense ministers.

According to French media, the cost of Mistral-type helicopter carrier which will be probably sold to Russian Navy makes 400-500 mln euros. The carrier will be constructed at STX France shipyards (former Chantiers de l'Atlantique) in Saint-Nazaire, Atlantic cost. French naval concern DCNS will be a partner. French Navy currently possesses two ships of this type – Mistral and Tonnerre.


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