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self-defence against fast low-flying missiles.
Its capability
to intercept incoming missiles has already been demonstrated
and parts of the system have been installed in HMS Penelope
for sea trials.
Sea Wolf is planned to come into service in
Type 22 frigates later in the decade.
SS11 Replacement
20. We continue to evaluate possible helicopter-borne anti-
tank guided weapons to replace the French SS11 missile.
Skua
21.
Project definition is complete on the Skua all-weather
anti-ship missile and some initial development is taking place,
pending a decision to proceed to full development and production.
Skua is designed to be fitted to Lynx helicopters and will
provide destroyers and frigates with an over-the-horizon strike
capability.
Underwater-to-Surface Guided Weapon (USGW)
22. We are studying an underwater-launched air-flight guided-
weapon system, to come into service in the early 1980s as the
main armament of the submarine fleet against surface ships.
Sparrow Improvements
23.
A new British homing head and fuze is in full development
for the American Sparrow medium-range air-to-air missile already
in service with the Royal Air Force.
ELECTRONICS
24. R & D in the electronics field cover
a wide range of projects designed to meet the needs of all three
Projects vary in size from small night-vision
Services.
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