NAO report voices concern over RN readiness
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The U.K. National Audit Office (NAO) report has voiced its concerns over the impact of reduced funding allocations on the Royal Navy's (RN) future readiness levels. The Ministry of Defense's decision on reducing the peacetime readiness levels of some maritime forces to fund the British Army and Royal Air Force have forced the RN to take risk against the peacetime readiness levels of some maritime forces.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2005
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Brunei and BAE systems acceptance dispute moves to court of arbitration
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BAE Systems is facing a problem with the Brunei government refusing to accept three new offshore patrol vessels (OPV) on the ground that they do not meet contract specifications. BAE Systems insists that the vessels have demonstrated contracted performance successfully, thus the matter now being taken to court. The details of the case and its expected proceedings are discussed.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2005
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An agenda for change in UK shipbuilding
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The Rear Adm. Ric Cheadle is the Controller of the Navy and Director Land and Marine in the United Kingdom Defense Procurement Agency. He believes that industry coalition is very essential for a long-term surface shipbuilding strategy to reduce the structural weaknesses.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2004
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