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 by Richard Tomkins London (UPI) Apr 14, 2016
BAE Systems in Britain is to build and deliver Archerfish mine neutralizers to the U.S. Navy as well as fiber-optic communication spools for them. The Archerfish, an air-dropped remotely-controlled underwater vehicle equipped with an explosive warhead, has been a key part of the U.S. Navy's Airborne Mine Neutralization System program since 2007. "We are delighted to provide the Department of Defense with Archerfish neutralizers, and to continue supporting the U.S. Navy's work in clearing sea mines," said Les Gregory, Product & Training Services director at BAE Systems. "This important contract demonstrates BAE Systems' ability to deliver equipment that provides greater security and resilience to modern threats around the world, and we look forward to meeting the U.S. Navy's demand for a first-class underwater defense capability for many years to come." The Department of Defense contract is worth about $22 million. If the contract's options are exercised, the overall value of the deal would be about $55.5 million. Deliveries of the Archerfish system, which is made in Britain, will begin in September of 2017. They will be used by U.S. Navy MH-60S helicopters operating from littoral combat ships. The fiber-optic spools for the system allow for communications between the systems and the aircraft that dropped them.
USS Fort Worth returning to U.S. for repairs Preparations for the engineering repairs, inspections, lube oil system flushes and other work on the USS Fort Worth (LCS-3) will take several months. "The decision to complete full repair of Fort Worth's combining gears in San Diego was based on several factors, including maintenance timelines, efficiency of repairs, and shipyard capabilities," the Navy said. "Repairs will be conducted during Fort Worth's previously scheduled selected restricted-availability (period) with docking maintenance period, reducing the overall cost to the Navy." Problems with the ship's combining gears were discovered in January. The USS Fort Worth will sail for San Diego from Singapore in June. The trip is expected to take about six weeks.
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