DCI chosen by DCNS to train crews within the scope of the BPC programme for Russia
2012-02-02
Paris, 2nd February 2012 - DCI, a service provider with activities on the entire spectrum of defence and domestic security DCI, announces its participation in the programme for the delivery of two BPC (amphibious assault, command and power projection) vessels to Russia by DCNS. DCI, as a partner of DCNS, will be responsible for training in the vessel's operation alongside and at sea for 2 Russian crews (i.e. approximately 350 people).
This service comes under the scope of a contract signed by DCNS in June 2011 with the Russian Federation. It plans the supply to Russia of two Mistral type BPC with associated services including essentially initial logistics and training. This programme is the largest ever undertaken by Russia and a western country in this field.
DCI-NAVFCO will be keen to transfer its know-how concerning the operation of a modern vessel.
This training will take place in Russia, then in France, at Saint Nazaire for practical training on board. It will start at the beginning of the first semester 2014 for a six-month period.
«We are delighted about this collaboration with DCNS for the Russian Navy», declares Admiral François DUPONT, Executive Vice-President of DCI-NAVFCO. «We are proud to note that once again our know-how has been sought and acknowledged, including by a nation with a very strong military and maritime tradition».
About DCI
The company was created in 1972 to assist military equipment sales to foreign countries. Its main mission consisted of providing operational training courses based on the know-how of the French Armed Forces. DCI is an upper medium size service provider in which the French government is the concurring shareholder. DCI now operates throughout the defense and security spectrum. Culturally close to the Ministry of Defense, DCI offers outsourcing services to foreign countries, for:
- consulting and assistance throughout the life cycle of armament programs,
- training engineering in the academic, operational and technical fields.
Lastly, DCI and its subsidiaries have been partners of the French Armed Forces for 10 years within the scope of service contracts and are endeavouring to extend their activities to European Union countries.
