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A project definition study to investigate the possible use of
the Rolls-Royce Spey engine in ships has begun.
Submarines
25. Design and development work continues on future nuclear
submarines and their propulsion units.
Torpedoes
26. An advanced light-weight torpedo is being developed to
be launched from helicopters, aircraft and surface ships as
a counter to the high-performance submarines expected in the
1980s. The Mark 24 submarine-launched torpedo, Tigerfish, is
being improved.
Non-Magnetic Machinery
27. The development of non-magnetic machinery for the new
class of mine countermeasures vessel is going well and the
prototype main propulsion and ships' services diesel engines
are now undergoing trials.
Waste Disposal
28. Better ways are being sought to dispose of all types of
waste from HM Ships in a further effort to improve environ-
mental and operational conditions.
Hovercraft
29.
Possible Fleet roles for the hovercraft continue to be
studied.
ORDNANCE AND OTHER ARMY EQUIPMENT
Artillery
30.
Development of two major artillery systems, the 155mm towed
FH 70 howitzer and the self-propelled SP 70 gun, continues in
VII-10
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