Can UK nuclear submarine industry retain critical mass?

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The UK governments Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) is clear that the national submarine industrial base would retain the capability to safely deliver, operate and maintain platforms without significant reliance on unpredictable offshore expertise. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the industry have started implementing the Submarine Acquisition Modernisation (SAM) recommendations to restructure the enterprise to ensure both sustainability and affordability in the longer term.

General services, Purchasing, Military aspects, Nuclear submarines, Navy-yards and naval stations, Naval bases

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Joining the dots: Networked platforms extend air defence

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An improved networking and advanced air battle management functionality provides the prospect of major enhancements in the provision of force-level air defence at sea. The service's Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) improves force-wide anti-air warfare (AAW) capability by co-coordinating all force radar sensors into a single, real-time, composite track picture capable of fire-control quality.

United States, Air defenses, Antiairborne warfare, Radar defense networks, Air defences, Radar defence networks

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Sea Harrier retirement depletes RN air defence

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The retirement of the last Sea Harrier FA.2 squadron in March 2006 from the UK Royal Navy, has removed its fighter cover. However 800 and 801 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) will be recommissioned with the Harrier GR.7 /GR.9 to manage an equitable proportion of a rebrigaded Joint Force Harrier.

Services information, Services, United Kingdom. Royal Navy, Sea Harrier (Aircraft)

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