UAE unveils clandestine LRSC
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Emirates Marine Technologies, a new firm headquartered in Abu Dhabi, displayed two types of mini-submarine at IDEX 2001. The different models, namely Classes 4 and 5 Long-Range Submersible Carrier, are fitted with onboard computers, sonars with a range of 150 m, echo depth sounders, GPS and navigation aids. Both carry a crew of two divers, can cruise at 6 kt to a maximum range of 60 nm and operate down to 50 m. Currently, one version is in service with the United Arab Emirates special forces, and two countries in the Middel East are reported to have signed contracts for an undetermined number of systems.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2001
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Greeneville inquiry faces stark issues
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The allowance of civilian visitors into the control room of the US military submarine, USS Greeneville, is questioned in during the inquiry into the sub's fatal accident with a Japanese fishing boat.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2001
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Spanish shipbuilders consolidate in Izar
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Spanish shipbuilders Empresa Nacional Bazan and Astilleros Espanoles merge to form Izar.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2001
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