UK seeks new OPV capability
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The UK's Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food plan a Future Offshore Patrol Vessel capability to replace the Royal Navy's Fishery Protection Squadron.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2001
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UK examines counters to FIAC threat
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The Defence Ministry in the United Kingdom is developing plans to improve its defensive anti-surface warfare capabilities for warship of the Royal Navy. The UK wants to improve defense capabilities against littoral surface attacks.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2001
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UK study outlines Type 45's potential as ballistic missile-defense platform
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The UK Royal Navy's (RN's) new Type 45 destroyer might become the basis for a new ballistic missile defense (BMD) platform. Trials have shown that the Type 45's existing Sampson radar can detect and track ballistic missile targets with minimal system upgrades.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2005
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