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Article: Russian Patrol Vessel, Frigate Projects Move Forward
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- Sea Power
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- May 1, 2005
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CopyrightCopyright Navy League of the United States May 2005. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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The Russian Navy issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) Feb. 28 for the construction of 10-20 frigates in the 4,000-ton range. The original RfP was to be issued in early 2002; however, budgetary constrictions, as well as a halt on new projects, delayed the decision.
Bidding is expected to be very limited and was supposed to end by April 1, with a decision by the end of the year in order for construction to move forward.
Currently, two shipyards are considered the frontrunners for the Frigate Dozorny program: Baltic Zavod - which has no major construction projects under way and Severnaya Verf, which currently is building the Steregushchy-class frigate.
There are still hurdles to cross for the ...