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NNN0LHI Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Sep-25-05 07:32 PM
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Reports: Venezuela Eyeing Purchase of Three Russian Submarines
http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBVA3WU1EE.html

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela is reportedly planning to buy three Russian submarines to modernize its navy's fleet in the latest potential military deal between the two countries.

Venezuela is set to purchase three Amur-class submarines to replace its German Type 209 submarines, the Russian news agency RIA-Novosti reported Sunday.

The diesel-electric submarines are equipped with an anti-ship weapon system that enables the vessels to fire Club-S missiles and torpedoes from 10 torpedo tubes in the bow, RIA-Novosti said.

Venezuela's state-run Bolivarian News Agency reported last week that the navy was also seeking bids from the governments of South Korea, China and France.


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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Sep-25-05 07:32 PM
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1. Venezuela has subs?
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