Original sentence: In January 2011 Russia chose the Mistral over the Spanish concept
Edited sentence: Hence there has been political trouble over the direct competition that the "French"; & "Spanish", have found themselves in; in some cases, with the emerging "Arab Spring" contracts-Algeria & ilk, almost a direct, state of war is begining to form; & take the place of healthy industrial competition.In January 2011 Russia chose the Mistral over the Spanish concept; & on balance, was only on pure political grounds*, designs being almost clones of one & another; aside from the fact that the enhanced capabilities, 'perhaps', shown-by the spanish vessel, 'may' have made selling the deal politicaly, to the Russia force in question-Navy-a bit of a problem, being as near, "as" a clone to there own yards plan for a "home build", based on there, old-"through deck cruiser".The design of the "Mistral", is from a private company, with military contracts, where-as the company involved in the "Spanish" ship, is, "State Owned"; & reports directly to the state-Spain* government; & its minister concerned.This would then, 'perhaps', give rise to- unwanted insurance issues, at the time of build-as we all in the industry understand, this is a period of recovery & rebuilding for the Russian-"Armed Forces"-as a whole