US Navy launches Advanced Land Attack program
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The US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) plans to award contracts for concept-definition studies of the proposed Advanced Land Attack Missile (ALAM) in the 4th qtr of 2001. Results from the studies will be used for an 18-month analysis of alternatives that is also commissioned by NAVSEA. Engineering and manufacturing development phase of ALAM is expected to start in 2004 and end in 2007. The ALAM, which will be used on the DD 21 destroyer, is due for first delivery in early 2009.
Publication Name: International Defense Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2000
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US Navy seeks decoy flares
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The US Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) plans to award at least two contracts for the development of a kinematic decoy flare that will work when used on the AN/ALE-39 airborne countermeasures dispensing system. Initial deliveries are expected in Aug 2000, after which the NSWC will choose one candidate for further testing. The winning decoy flare will be used on the US Navy and Marine Corps aircraft.
Publication Name: International Defense Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2000
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US Navy revamps its plans for new amphibious ships
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The US is considering on changing its procurement schedule for a new class of amphibious assault ship as a replacement for its five Tarawa-class LHAs. The proposed schedule involves an acquisition of nine, with the first batch to be delivered in FY 2005 and the others to follow at three to four year intervals. The ships will have more amphibious lift capacity and improved electronics equipment.
Publication Name: International Defense Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2000
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