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Russia eyes submarine exports

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There is a major potential for exports of Russian submarines, the Russian military export company Rosoboronexport maintains. The company believes Russia could export up to 40 submarines by 2015.

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Information distributed by Rosoboroneksport ahead of the upcoming International Maritime Defence Show indicates that the arms exporter believes Russia can export as many as 30-40 submarines by year 2015, RIA Novosti reports.

-Analysis of the foreign market shows that 30-40 Russian-produced newer-type submarines could be sold by 2015, the Rosoboroneksport writes.

It is first of all the vessels Project 636 and the “Amur-1650” which are suited for sales, the company believes.