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2. The RHKAAF is also being expanded and upgraded in the run-up to 1997.
Slingby Aviation secured a contract for 4 T67 aircraft, to replace the current
fleet of Bulldog trainer and reconnaissance aircraft. Unfortunately the UK was
less successful in its bid to provide the RHKAAF with utility helicopters.
However, although the RHKAAF eventually ordered 8 Sikorsky S-76 helicopters
earlier this year, GEC Sensors and Racal Avionics have secured contracts in
excess of £1M for sub-systems (Sensor Turrets and Doppler Navigation systems)
and follow-on orders are expected.
3. Recently, Racal Avionics were accused of not living up to expectations in
the supply of Auto-Hover/Avionics Equipment to RHKAAF via Sikorsky. Racal claim
that all problems have now been resolved to the satisfaction of both the Hong
Kong authorities and the US Prime Contractor. DESO will monitor progress.
SALES PROSPECTS
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a. The Royal Hong Kong Marine Police (RHKMP) has a requirement for 6
Divisional Patrol Command Launcher (DCPL) these will replace (in 1992)
the 6 launcher built by Vosper Thornycroft between 1965 and 1972. Both
Vosper Thornycroft and FBM Marine are actively pursuing this requirement
and the companies' vessels have been closely examined by the RHKMP. The
Director of the GSD recently examined craft operated by the United States
Coastguard (Vosper) and the Bahamas Defence Force (FBM). We understand
that the RHKMP were favourably impressed and that both British designs
will satisfy the customer's operational requirements.
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