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General Dynamics Canada To Add New Sonar Capabilities To Portuguese Navy Frigates

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Monday, April 14th, 2014

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General Dynamics Canada To Add New Sonar Capabilities To Portuguese Navy Frigates

Eclipse Graphic: General Dynamics Canada

General Dynamics Canada [GD] April 14 said it is installing an adjunct processing system on three Vasco da Gama-class frigates of the Portuguese Navy. Designed by General Dynamics Canada, the Eclipse adjunct processor provides the in-service AN/SQS-510 sonar systems with enhanced operational capability to detect submarines and torpedoes, the company said in a statement. “General Dynamics Canada has a 40-year history of providing and supporting underwater systems and components to navies around the world,” said David Ibbetson, vice president, General…

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