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2ND DRAFT
30.
J. Lasers
Laser ranger equipment for Jaguar and Harrier
aircraft is expected to enter service during the year.
k. United Kingdom Air Defence Ground Environment (UKADGE)
The UKADGE radar, reporting and control system has been
enhanced by the completion of the Air Defence Data Centre at
West Drayton, together with its three outlying Sector Operations/
Control and Reporting Centres. These facilities are capable of
operating independently from other elements of UKADGE and.
together with a series of major improvements currently being
considered, will add to the ability of UKADGE to withstand
attack, and improve its flexibility.
1. Skynet
The Skynet II Communications Satellite was success-
fully launched in November 1974 and the satellite is now
operational.7
BRITISH FORCES OPERATIONS AND EXERCISES
NORTHERN IRELAND
Throughout 1974, the Armed Forces have continued to be committed
in Northern Ireland in helping the civil power to uphold law and
order and to combat terrorism. The Armed Forces will remain in
Northern Ireland for as long and in such strength as the maintenance
of peace requires.
31. The beginning of 1974 saw the creation of a power-sharing
Executive in Northern Ireland. The strike led by the Ulster Workers'
Council in May brought about its collapse. The Security Forces will
nevertheless continue to strive for conditions of peace and stability
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