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Friday, May 10, 2013

SA Navy commences upgrade of fourth strike craft

SAS Adam Kok |The SA Navy’s ambitions to boost its offshore maritime patrol capability took a step forward on Wednesday when the fourth and final Warrior-class strike craft left Simon’s Town for refit in Durban, where it will be converted into an offshore patrol vesel.

It was revealed last year that the Navy was keen to retain three Warrior-class (ex-Minister-class) strike craft as offshore patrol vessels (OPV) for as long as possible.

The Navy subsequently decided to retain a fourth vessel in service as well, with all undergoing a Life Extension Programme.

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