Royal navy fares well in U.K. defense review

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The British Royal Navy will conduct ship acquisition programs to enhance its defense capability. The planned acquisitions include a contract awarded to British Aerospace SEMA for ten utility landing craft, 12 Horizon anti-air warfare frigates and three Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarines. However, the number of Boxer-class frigates will be cut to three vessels and the Navy will sell two of its Island-class offshore patrol vessels. Moreover, the ballistic submarine force will lose two of its vessels.

International politics, Military Ships

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Sealion reveals plan to manage sealift program

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The Sealion Consortium has revealed some details of its submitted proposal for the UK Ministry of Defence's sealift program. The contract for the program, designed to provide seaborne support for the country's rapid- deployment forces, is expected to be awarded in Jul 2000. The Sealion Consortium, whose rivals include Andrew Weir Shipping Ltd, the Maersk Co and Novomar SA, is composed of BAE Systems, Stena, ABN-AMRO, Innisfree Ltd and Theisen Securities Ltd.

Public affairs

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Hellenic navy moves ahead with upgrades to combat fleet

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A contract worth of more than $400 is signed by Vosper Thornycroft (VT) Shipbuilding for a corvette with Elefsis Shipyards to enhance the Hellenic Navy. Vosper new corvette, would display 2,500 tons, have a maximum speed of 30 knots and a range of 3,500 miles at 16 knots and would be capable of operating helicopter.

Contracts & orders received, Ship building and repairing, Contracts & orders let, Brief Article, Contracts, Contract agreement, Vosper Thornycroft, Shipbuilding industry

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