Navy assumes control of SAS Queen Modjadji
Feb 2nd, 2008 by Johan
| The third and last of the South African Navy’s new submarines was handed over in Kiel, Germany, on Thursday.The SAS Queen Modjadji was handed to the SA Navy crew after it successfully underwent sea trials off the German coast, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems said in statement. |  |
The vessel is expected to leave for South Africa on April 2 and is due to arrive on May 22.
There the submarine will be united with her two sister ships, the SAS Manthatisi and SAS Charlotte Maxeke, that have already been taken into service by the SA Navy.
The fleet of three submarines were bought as part of South Africa’s multi-billion-rand strategic arms acquisition programme.
The submarine was the last piece of equipment that was acquired as part of the acquisition programme for the SA Navy.
The Navy also received four new patrol frigates as part of the package, as well as four Super Linx helicopters to be operated by the SA Air Force from the ships. – Sapa
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