Reasons Why The Mistral BPC Sale Is A Bad Idea... -- Snafu
The Mistral sale to Russia is all but a done deal. Too bad. But Ares Blog is reporting it as fact... but I have more than a couple of issues with the sale...
1. The Mistral can act as a command ship. That means that high tech communication gear could make its way to Russian industry. Electronics are the key to the West's superiority. We'll be giving them the keys to the kingdom.
(all quotes from Wikipedia)
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More News On The Mistral BPC Sale To Russia
Russia Seeks to Boost its Naval Capabilities with French Mistral-class Vessels -- Defpro
French warship to Russia: Risky precedent or a cruise ship painted gray? -- Christian Science Monitor
NATO Head Does Not Object To Proposed French Warship Sale To Russia -- Radio Free Europe
French warship deal opens wound in EU and Nato -- EU Observer
French warships for Russia: storms ahead -- Times Online
Critics say proposed sale of French Mistral ship to Russia will harm region -- Washington Post
French-Russian Warship Deal Making Waves Among NATO Allies -- Radio Free Europe
'Deep concern' as French government sells high-tech warships to Russia -- Daily Mail
Gates Voices Concern About Warship Sale to Russia -- New York Times
France Begins Construction of Third Mistral-class BPC -- Defpro
Why is France selling amphibious assault ships to Russia? -- The Economist
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