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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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