Royal Navy withdraws from "Horizon" project

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The UK Royal Navy has officially withdrawn its participation from the trinational "Horizon" Common New Generation Frigate. The UK Ministry of Defense said that it will instead shift to a national prime contract and seek the maximum benefit from collaboration over equipment for these ships. The MoD added that only a small amount of redesign will be needed because the British has retained a major influence over the hull and propulsion plant design.

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Britain, France may cooperate on aircraft carrier programs

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France has decided to go with non-nuclear carrier as Britain searches for ways to keep costs down on its own carrier program. However, the challenge in cooperating on aircraft carrier programs is that each country has selected a different primary aircraft, the Joint Strike Fighter for Britain, and the Rafale F3 for France.

France, Management dynamics, Management, Company business management

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Indian Navy orders three Vikrant carriers

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The construction contract of three Vikrant-class aircraft carriers, also known as air defense ships (ADS), has been awarded to Cochin Shipyard. The contract worth $3,5 million has been signed between the Greek Ministry of Defense and the Dutch government for the purchase of one Kortenaer-class frigate.

Contracts & orders received, India, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Contract agreement, India. Indian Navy

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