SINGAPORE French warship builder DCNS said Thursday it's in talks with Asian navies to sell submarines, ships and other naval equipment as the region looks to boost defense spending to protect burgeoning economic interests.
"Everybody in the area - Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines - is looking to upgrade their naval forces," said Eric Lassalle, managing director for DCNS's Asian unit.
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