Summary: France’s Mistral-class amphibious assault ships, commissioned between 2006-2012, embody formidable naval power, capable of carrying 16 heavy helicopters and a mechanized regiment. These ...

France is on the verge of selling a warship to Russia. If the deal goes through, it would be the first time a NATO country has sold advanced military equipment to Russia. The possible sale of the ...

A controversial deal that would see France supply Russia with two Mistral-class amphibious assault ships has just suffered a major blow, as the western European country announced it will not deliver ...

What You Need to Know: In 2010, Russia nearly secured a deal to purchase two Mistral-class helicopter carriers from France, which would have significantly bolstered its naval capabilities, ...