Super Sprite nears big test 'pass'

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Kaman Aerospace Corp is close to completing flight tests of the refined digital Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS), which will be incorporated into the SH-2G Super Sprite naval helicopters of Australia. The AFCS is being designed specifically for the Australian SH-2G(A), which is slated to conduct its first flight in late 1999. The programmable AFCS is expected to improve the SH-2G(A)'s reliability and functionality.

Australia, Product information, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Aircraft Flight Instruments, Kaman Aerospace Corp., Aircraft instruments

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Funding shortfalls hinder Bangladesh's focus on enhanced naval capabilities

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Bangladesh Navy wants to develop into a balanced three dimensional force but the funding shortages hamper its developmental plans. The navy is given the additional responsibilities of protecting the country's long-standing fisheries and the large offshore hydrocarbon resources along with constabulary-type operations and disaster managements but the funding remain uncertain.

Management dynamics, Bangladesh, Management, Company business management, Naval art and science, Naval warfare

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Defence cutbacks hit Royal Netherlands Navy

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The Defense Ministry of Holland announced major cutbacks for the Royal Netherlands Navy. The government announced the cutbacks on September 16, 2003.

Government expenditures, Netherlands, Military aspects, Netherlands. Royal Navy, Government finance

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