Diplomatic Cable < Italy >

[Jay]

Auswärtige Angelegenheiten Federal Office of Foreign Affairs​

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[Recipient]: Ministry of Defense of Italy < Isa [Sender]: Office of the Minister of National Defense of the Federal Republic of Germany < @JKestnerMOFA.de.gov > [BCC]: [Subject]: Defense Procurement

Dear whom it may concern, The Federal Republic of Germany would like to make an inquiry into acquiring a Cavour-class aircraft carrier for service with the German Navy. We hope that any information you can provide on the vessel as well as a price breakdown would bee appreciated. I look forward to hearing more from you. Kind regards, Jens Kestner Minister of National Defense Federal Republic of Germany

 

[Isa]

Responding on the same channel and with the same security precautions the Ministry of Defense would send a reply back to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Minister Kestner,

We appreciate your interest in the Cavour Class aircraft carrier. Attached you will find detailed information from Fincantieri including detailed specifications. With administrative costs, export fees, and all other costs each ship would cost $2.1 billion. Aircraft would need to be purchased separately but all other assets and equipment are included in the purchase.

Kind regards,
Export Control Desk,
Ministry of Defense

Jay