NATO moves on sealift shortfall
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NATO has identified a shortfall in the military sealift capability for its rapid deployment forces equivalent to 12-14 medium-size ro-ro vessels. Hence, NATO's Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA) has issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) to the commercial shipping market, seeking offers for the assured availability of suitable vessels to service strategic sealift requirements.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2003
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Hellenic Navy hones its Aegean strike force
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VT Shipbuilding has sourced steering and ride control systems from within its own marine products portfolio to meet the Hellenic Navy's requirement for good sea keeping performance. The steering system is a variant of VT Marine Products' 900 series, while US-based subsidiary VT Maritime Dynamics Inc has supplied a 300 series active fin stabilizer system.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2006
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Rolls-Royce wins NATO submarine rescue contract
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A team led by Rolls Royce Naval Marine is selected to lead the design and manufacture phase of the three-nation NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) programme, contractor-operated deal worth pounds sterling 47 million. Operations that are to be undertaken under this contract are discussed.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2004
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