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Thousands Gather On The Clyde To Watch The Launch Of Diamond
Glasgow, UK (SPX) Nov 30, 2007 Diamond, the third of the Royal Navy's new Type 45 class of anti-air warfare destroyers, was successfully launched from the BAE Systems' shipyard at Govan, on the Clyde, today. The Lady Sponsor, Mrs Suzie Johns, wife of Vice Admiral Adrian Johns CBE, the Royal Navy's Second Sea Lord and Commander in Chief Naval Home Command, named the ship at the ceremony which included an aerial display from a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter and entertainment from Strathclyde Police Pipe Band. As the bottle of champagne was broken on the ship's bow, over 12,000 people gathered in the yard to watch the launch were treated to a fireworks display to mark this special occasion. Speaking after the launch, BAE Systems Surface Fleet Solutions managing director Vic Emery said: "This is the second successful launch we have seen at Govan in 2007 and I am delighted that so many people came along to share the occasion with us, particularly the 5,000 children who attended with their schools. "The success on the Type 45 contract so far is testament to the innovation, design and engineering skills of our employees and partners and proof of our commitment to building the next generation of warships for the Royal Navy." Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Naval Warfare in the 21st Century
US Navy Exercises 52 Million Dollar Option For Raytheon's Mine Hunting Sonar
Tewksbury MA (SPX) Nov 29, 2007The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon a $52 million contract for the low rate initial production of nine new AN/AQS-20A sonar mine detecting sets, spares and their accompanying kits. The award represents the exercising of options under the Navy's existing AN/AQS-20A contract with Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, bringing the total contract value to $191 million and increasing the total number of systems ordered to 20. |
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