DTN News: Russian, French Warships To Hold Exercises Sept. 3-6

DTN News: Russian, French Warships To Hold Exercises Sept. 3-6

Source: DTN News / Ria Novosti

(NSI News Source Info) MOSCOW, Russia - August 25, 2010: Russia's Pyotr Veliky nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser will take part in a joint exercise with French warships on September 3-6, a Russian Navy spokesman said on Wednesday. The warships will practice joint maneuvers at sea, replenishment of supplies, ship-to-ship transfer of goods, and helicopter landings. The Pyotr Veliky is on its way to the Northern Fleet's base in Severomorsk after the Vostok 2010 exercises in Russia's Far East.

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