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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 and other frigates later in the decade.
SS11 Replacement
19.
Evaluations continue of possible helicopter-borne anti-
tank guided weapons to replace the French SS11 missile.
Skua
20.
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)
21.
Studies are continuing into 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
22. 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
23. R & D in the electronics field covers
a wide range of projects designed to meet the needs of all three
Services.
Projects vary in size from small night-vision
VII-7
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