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Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Elbit completes first phase of Royal Navy helicopter upgrade

Elbit Systems has completed the first phase of an almost £6 million ($12 million) upgrade to the UK Royal Navy's Westland Sea King HC4 amphibious support helicopters, with the work to support the type's operational deployment to southern Afghanistan from later this year.

Performed under an urgent operational requirement deal with the UK Ministry of Defence, the work has equipped an initial six aircraft with the helmet-mounted ANVIS/HUD-24 night vision and flight information system.

The first Sea King to undergo the modification had the new equipment installed and accepted within less than four months, says Elbit.

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