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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Eighth and final Royal Navy frigate upgraded with Sonar 2087

Sonar 2087 |Following an extensive refit, HMS Portland has become the final Royal Navy Type 23 frigate to be fitted with Thales UK's Sonar 2087, a towed array sonar system that enables warships to hunt submarines at considerable distances and locate them beyond the range from which they can launch an attack. Portland has now returned to service, with a re-dedication ceremony on 21st March.

…Sonar 2087 is a very capable ASW system…"

The 12-month multi-million pound refit in Rosyth Royal Dockyard of Portland's sensors, weapons and systems completes a successful joint programme between industry and the UK's Ministry of Defence (MOD) to ensure the upgraded ships are now the most advanced of their kind in service.

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