Russia to sign submarine contract with Venezuela by yearend
Rosoboronexport has the contract for the delivery of five diesel-powered submarines of the Varshavyanka series to Venezuela almost ready, Interfax- AVN reports. "The order has been received and the contract is almost ready. It will be initialed by yearend," a defense industry source told Interfax- AVN on Thursday. Russia will deliver subs of the Varshavyanka series instead of Amur, he said.
"Three submarines will be built in St. Petersburg, with another two in the Far East. The plants are preparing to start work," the source said.