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(v) 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 FGR28 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.

44. 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(SR)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

45.

Equipments which are expected to enter service in the coming

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