Fincantieri to Build Ships for Iraq - Democratic Underground

ECH1969

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Fri Sep-15-06 06:50 AM
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Fincantieri to Build Ships for Iraq

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri said Friday it won a ship order from the Iraqi Navy for the construction of four patrol vessels.

Fincantieri will also provide logistical support to the Iraqi Navy and training to operate the vessels.

Iraq's fledgling navy has said it plans to acquire 21 new boats over the next two years as it prepares to take over the security of offshore oil terminals, the main gateway for the country's petroleum exports.

http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.asp?feed=AP&Date=20060915&ID=6024964

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merwin

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Fri Sep-15-06 07:19 AM
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1. Somehow I don't think a navy is what Iraq needs right now...

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Fri Sep-15-06 07:41 AM
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2. How much are we paying for these vessels?

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