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HANOI (AFP): Vietnam will have a submarine fleet within six years, the defence minister confirmed in reports Thursday, as China's increasing maritime assertiveness causes regional concern.
Russian media reported in December 2009 that Vietnam had agreed to buy half a dozen diesel-electric submarines for about two billion dollars, but Hanoi had not previously commented on the deal.
Russian media reported in December 2009 that Vietnam had agreed to buy half a dozen diesel-electric submarines for about two billion dollars, but Hanoi had not previously commented on the deal.
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