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b. Nuclear Power Units 9 and 10: GEC are still

hopeful of being competitive.

Prospects only fair:

value at least £100 million. Prime Minister wrote

to former Korean President in support.

C. Educational Equipment for Korean Universities:

Association of British Machine Tool Manufacturers:

value over £30 million. Tost recently impported by Dr Rhoder Boyson (DES) in Seoul in Dotober.

Defence Projects

d. Hawk Trainer Aircraft. Prospects for sale of

100+. Valued up to £500 million. BAe have

submitted initial bid for 18. They believe prospects

are reasonable but are seeking UK Ministerial support.

e.

Rapier Missiles. BAe have submitted bid, value

up to £200 million. Prospects described as good, but

strong politically-motivated competition from United

States.

f. Sonar System. Y-ARD, Decca and Plessey have

submitted package for conversion of 7-9 minesweepers

to hunters. Prospects good: value £30-40 million.

g.

Transport Aircraft. Up to 200 required.

Shorts submitting initial proposal for 20 Skyvans.

Prospects good:

value £270-300 million.

team visited UK in October.

Evaluation

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ivil Projects

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Mr Atkins will however require briefing on UK/Japan

conomic issues.

efence Projects

a. Maritime Engines. Spe and Olympus contract

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