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Changes Expected To Modules On Littoral Ships

January 25 2011

USA

A top Navy officer says several changes are under consideration for the mission modules planned for the service's new Littoral Combat Ships, reports the Navy Times.

The Rapid Airborne Mine-Clearance System (RAMICS), which is part of the mine-countermeasure module, may be cut due to delays and cost growth, said Adm. Frank Pandolfe, the head of the surface warfare division.

The system could be replaced with the Airborne Mine Neutralization System, Pandolfe said at a symposium...

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