Australian frigates in line for capability enhancements

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The upgrade of Australia's eight Anzac-class frigates and six Adelaide-class frigates has spurred the industry to propose the most recommendable combination of combat systems, weapons and sensors. The Phase 3 of the ANZAC Ship Project (Sea 1348), or the Warfighting Improvement Project (WIP), for the Anzacs will focus on the surface and sub-surface warfare capabilities of the vessels, while Phase 4 will boost the ships' anti-air and anti-missile self-defense capabilities. Among the systems eyed for the project is the AGM-84 Harpoon surface-to-surface missiles, a torpedo defense system and mine avoidance capability and the Nulka active offboard hovering rocket decoy. The FFG Upgrade (Sea 1390) for the Adelaide-class, on the other hand, will improve the vessels' air defense, mine-avoidance, anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare capabilities. Systems being considered are the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) and the Rolling Airframe Missile anti-missile defense system, as well as the Standard SM-2 missile.

Australia, Product information, Article, Adelaide, Anzac

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Norwegian company starts to reap offset benefits despite cuts

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Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KDA) is expected to benefit extensively with Norway's decision on Jun 23, 2000 to award the $1.6 billion program for five new Escort Frigates to Lockheed Martin Corp and Empressa Nacional Bazan. According to KDA's parent firm Kongsberg Gruppen, the total potential worth of the frigate contract to Lockheed and Bazan is NKr3.8 billion. The core of this is a NKr855 million KDA subcontract to Lockheed Martin Government Electronic Systems.

Norway, Lockheed Martin Corp., Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace

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Mexican CB 90 combat boat orders may spark further sales

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Dockstavarvet of Sweden has received three contracts for the delivery of 40 CB 90HMN 'Interceptoras' to the Mexican Navy. The contracts were signed on Apr 15, 1999 for 12 boats, Jul 1999 for eight and Feb 1, 2000 for 20. A total of 25 CB 90HMNs will be delivered in year 2000, and all 40 boats will be in service by 2001. The 'Interceptoras,' which will be used for counter-drugs and counter-piracy operations, are said to cost about $1 million each.

Mexico, Patrol Boats, Dockstavarvet

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