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Upgrade to RBS 70 for army

cameramonkey · 2014-06-12 12:43:25

http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/army-signs-44m-deal-with-saab-to-upgrade-missiles-30347649.html The RBS 70 systems are to be upgraded , the deal provides for new operator training simulators, upgraded fire units to support the BORC night-capable sight and the latest Bolide missile, new external power supplies plus…

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12-06-2014 1:43pm

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http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/army-signs-44m-deal-with-saab-to-upgrade-missiles-30347649.html

The RBS 70 systems are to be upgraded , the deal provides for new operator training simulators, upgraded fire units to support the BORC night-capable sight and the latest Bolide missile, new external power supplies plus a four-year support agreement

Which unit will operate these upgraded systems now that all the AD units have been disbanded?.

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#2 13-06-2014 12:01pm
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Which unit will operate these upgraded systems now that all the AD units have been disbanded?.[/QUOTE]

the old ADR of the curragh has being disbanded but with the reorg the 2AR in athlone.(the old 4th field arty) and the 1 AR in cork have both being giving air defence capabilities.

new make up of these two units are
a gun battery. STA battery and the Air defence battery and HQ battery

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