Thales' first Compact FLASH dipping sonar system passed Factory Acceptance Test

Thales announced yesterday at Euronaval 2014 in Paris that its first Compact FLASH dipping sonar system has passed its Factory Acceptance (FAT) Test in Brest, the first test for this new variant of the highly successful FLASH family of dipping sonars.

This important milestone will be followed by a delivery from Brest to AgustaWestland in Yeovil, England, where it will be installed in the Super Lynx 300 naval helicopter.

The FAT was witnessed by a dedicated Project Team from AgustaWestland who have now 'signed-off' the successful test result.

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