Mistral-class ship / AP
Russia will start building up its naval military presence in the Pacific Ocean in 2014, according to a top military official.
Speaking with Russia TV, Rear Admiral Sergei Avakyants, the Commander of the Pacific Fleet, said he would begin receiving new warships and equipment for the first time since the Soviet Union’s collapse, The Diplomat reports:
“Rather large-scale deliveries of new equipment, new warships to the Pacific Fleet will start in 2014,” Ria Novosti quoted him as saying.
According to the article, Rear Admiral Avakyants said the Pacific Fleet would be receiving at least one of the first two Mistral-class amphibious assault ships (helicopter carriers) that France is currently building for the Russian Navy.
Plugin by: PHP Freelancer
