Alliance to construct new aircraft carriers

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The Ministry of Defence, Thales UK and BAE Systems make up the tripartite alliance that will build new aircraft carriers. The two new carriers are valued at $4.3 billion and they belong to a future carrier program for the Royal Navy.

United Kingdom, United States, Contracts & orders received, Aircraft Carriers, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Defense industry, Contract agreement, United Kingdom. Ministry of Defence, United Kingdom. Royal Navy, Defence industry, BAE SYSTEMS Integrated Defense Solutions Inc., Thales UK

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'Healy' really cuts it

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Issues are presented concerning the specifications of the ice-breaker 'Healy' which is commissioned by the US Coast Guard. The vessel is compared with a similar ship named the 'Botnica'. Its electric propulsion system is discussed.

Rescue Vessels, Evaluation, Equipment and supplies, Naval vessels, United States. Coast Guard, Icebreakers (Ships)

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Cable layers - new versus conversion

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Issues are presented concerning the advantages and disadvantages of either building a new cable-laying ship or converting an existing one for cable-laying capabilities. The choices made by two companies are discussed.

Commercial Ships, Economic aspects, Economic policy, Design and construction, Shipbuilding industry, Submarine cables, Cable ships, Merchant ships, Bohlen and Doyen Submarine Cable and Pipe GmbH, Construction, Nuclear and Subsea Engineering Services Ltd

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