From: "George Sherwood" 

On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 19:02:27 +0100, Adam wrote:

>>> "Astrakhan would operate in the Caspian Flotilla,
commander added."
>>
>> Interesting to see how it looks.  I am still not as impressed with Russian
>> kit as you.  I see many claims and few facts.  Probably one of the best
>> Navy's tied up to the piers that exists.  But hard to
control the seas
>> from there.
>>
>
> Yeah but the US thirst for oil is nicely replenishing the coffers. The
> remaining Typhoons are back in the water (though the last Bulava test
> failed).

Only the US thirst?  Last I checked it was the world's demand.  You are
sounding more like Phil.   But not replenishing as much as you
might think or it could. Mostly replenishing the pockets of a few.

>
> More & more ships are setting out for further & further afield.

Not sure what you are seeing, but I wouldn't come close to making a
statement like that.

George

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