1. Off-the-shelf warships available, all mod cons
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Here’s a quick solution to Canada’s need for more naval vessels, which has run aground on the usual procurement problems: France has two brand new, state of the art warships on its hands and is looking for a buyer. The two ships, Mistral-class helicopter carriers, were ordered by Russia but not delivered after Europe got tough on Moscow over its activities in Ukraine. Each ship can carry 16 helicopters, four landing craft, 60 armoured vehicles, 13 battle tanks and as many as to 700 soldiers for up to six months. The original …read more
Source: National Post
