BAE Systems resets Sampson delivery dates

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BAE Systems Integrated System Technologies (Insyte) is planning to deliver the first pre-production (P1) Sampson multifunction radar (MFR) to a Contractor's Development Facility (CDF) in May 2006 and the second pre-production radar (P2) will be shipped in August 2006. These new dates follow a programme review prompted by a series of slippages in the original MFR development schedule.

Product development, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Search and navigation equipment, Tracking Radar, BAE SYSTEMS Integrated Defense Solutions Inc., Moving target indicator radar

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Planning in hostage rescue missions, US Operation Eagle Claw and UK Operation Barras

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Examination of past military operations reveal that planning is very important in military operations as the decisions are made under stressful and urgent conditions where the scope and timing of engagements are unknown and outcomes are uncertain. The two examples of hostage rescue missions by Special Forces, the US Operation Eagle Claw and the UK Operation Barras are illustrated.

United Kingdom, International Affairs, Management dynamics, National Security, Military Exercises & Maneuvers, Military Action, Management, Company business management, Military operations, Hostages, Military maneuvers

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Frigates to get a design for life

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The Naval forces of many NATO countries have felt the need to adapt open-ocean anti-submarine warfare frigates in their fleet to meet the requirements of unusual threats from unconventional enemies. The Canadian navy's 12 Halifax-class frigate is undergoing a modernization program while the UK navy is mulling plans of a Capability Upgrade program to keep up with times.

Evaluation, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Anti-submarine warfare, Antisubmarine warfare

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