Walking the talk of smart procurement
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Vosper Thornycroft officially began production on the Trimara Warship Demonstrator, the RV Triton, on Jan 11, 1999. DERA, an agency of the UK Defense Ministry awarded Vosper the contract to build the 97-m long, all- steel-structure, full-sized vessel, which will have a 1,100-ton displacement and represent the largest motor-driven trimaran ever to be launched. The RV Triton will initially see service as a technology demonstrator then, subsequently, as an ocean-going research vessel. Its construction reflects a low-risk, cost-effective 'smart procurement approached jointly developed by DERA and Vosper Thornycroft.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 1999
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ONUK MRTP 15 - the Turkish effort against narcotics
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The ONUK MRTP 15 Fast Intervention Craft has successfully been used by the Turkish Coast Guard (TCG) in the battle against narcotics, pollution and other illegal actitivities. The craft is the first vessel of the Multi- Role Tactical Platform concept built for the TCG. It is manufactured in series production by the Yonca-Turtsan-Onuk joint venture. The TCG plans to increase its fleet of ONUK MRTP 15 to 36 units by 2004.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2000
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