France can sell to China, the helicopter carrier type " Mistral ", built for the Russian Federation, writes the print edition referring to the Chinese magazine Duowei News.
Twitter Navy people's liberation army of China it is reported that in the near future in Shanghai with a visit to a group of French military ships, which will consist of 2 warships - Dixmude, amphibious assault ship type " Mistral ", and Acoint - frigate type " Lafayette ", the magazine writes, noting that the amphibious assault ship type " Mistral ", intended for the French Navy, the first time you visit a Chinese port.
"Russia has signed a contract with France for the purchase of 2" Mistral ", but the deal was scuttled because of the penalties imposed in connection with the Ukrainian crisis. Alternatively, France could try to sell them to other potential buyers, such As Brazil, Canada, Egypt, or India. Currently was announced that among the main potential buyers is China, " writes the magazine.
the contract for production and delivery of 2 helicopter carrier type "Mistral" was signed between the French DCNS/STX and the "Rosoboronexport" in 2011. France had to give the 1st ship "Vladivostok" in November of last year, it was announced November 14, but it never was. Russia expects France or delivery of the ships, or money back.
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