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July 03, 2014

New missile defense equipment installed on frigate
Canberra, Australia (UPI) Jun 27, 2013
The second of eight ANZAC-class frigates of the Royal Australian Navy has completed an anti-missile defense upgrade program and is undergoing sea trials. The 18-month upgrade to HMAS Arunta involved integration of new radar, installation of a new combat management system from Saab of Sweden, the laying of more than 98,000 feet of new fiber-optic cable and routine maintenance and repair. The work improves the ship's capability to defend itself against modern anti-ship missiles, according ... read more

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