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Dutch shipbuilder Damen mobilises ex intelligence generals to compete with Naval Group in Romania

With the help of former Romanian intelligence officials, Dutch shipbuilder Damen has resumed its offensive to supply warships to Romania's Navy under a contract that France's Naval Group has been trying to finalise for three years. [...]

Published on 28/04/2022 at 07:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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