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(vi) the Mark 24 Tigerfish and Mark 46 anti-
submarine torpedoes;
Army
(i)
the Rapier low-level surface-to-air missile
system;
(ii) the Anglo-French Gazelle light helicopter;
(iii) the Scorpion tracked reconnaissance vehicle;
Royal Air Force
(i) the Anglo-French Jaguar aircraft in two
offensive support squadrons, to replace two
squadrons of Phantom FGR2s which are transferring
to the air defence role;
(ii) the Anglo-French Martel air-to-surface
missile;
(iii) the Rapier low-level surface-to-air missile
system.
52. All armoured regiments have now been re-equipped with the
Chieftain main battle tank and with the Swingfire anti-tank
missile system, which has also entered service in some mechanised
infantry battalions. The Vulcan SR2 has replaced the Victor
B(SF)2 in the strategic reconnaissance role. Victor Mk 2 aircraft
are being converted to the tanker role and will progressively
replace Victor K1s; the first converted aircraft have already
entered service.
Future Equipment
53. Weapons systems and equipments which are expected to enter
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