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Chile rethinks plans for future submarine force
The Chilean Navy has initiated a programme to upgrade and extend the service life of its two German-built Type 209 diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) to 2025, rather than replace them with a fleet of new French-designed boats as previously planned.
[Jane's Navy International - first posted to http://jni.janes.com - 10 December 2003]
Submitted by Steve Reichmuth
The Chilean Navy has initiated a programme to upgrade and extend the service life of its two German-built Type 209 diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) to 2025, rather than replace them with a fleet of new French-designed boats as previously planned.
[Jane's Navy International - first posted to http://jni.janes.com - 10 December 2003]
Submitted by Steve Reichmuth