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UK NAO warns of potential delays in achieving initial carrier strike operating capability
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The British Royal Navy's plan to achieve initial carrier strike operating capability by December 2020 could be delayed due to technical issues that are yet to be resolved, according to the UK's National Audit Office (NAO).
NAO head Amyas Morse said: “The department has made good progress and clear plans to achieve an initial carrier strike operating capability by December 2020, but it still has a lot to do as it brings together the equipment, trained crews, infrastructure and support.
“Problems in any of these areas could mean use of the carriers is delayed or reduced. The programme will shortly move into a high-risk period of trials, testing and training which may affect plans and increase costs.
“The closely timed sequence of tasks offers no further room for slippage, and there remain significant risks to value for money.”
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The Royal Navy noted that the three navies share the same global reach and full-range capability from nuclear submarines to power projection.
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Firing tests were carried out in the Arabian Sea as part of the Operational Readiness Inspection programme of the Western Fleet, and saw the Barak surface-to-air missile fired against a live low-flying, high-speed target, reported the Press Trust of India (PTI).
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HMAS Hobart is now ready to be handed over to the Australian defence in June this year following the completion of the sea trials, which were conducted off the coast of South Australia over a 21-day period.
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ST Marine is building eight LMVs in total to replace the navy's Fearless-class patrol vessels, under a contract awarded by Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) in 2013.
