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MARITIME DOCTRINE OF SRI LANKA

When the enemy matched the 23mm Typhoon weapon system mounted
on FAC, a weapon with long range over enemy was greatly in need and
hence the procured 30mm gun was fixed on to the stabilised 23mm GCM
with necessary modifications by this unit thereby giving range advantage
over the enemy and also more destruction power by using 30mm HE
ammunition. Development of Sea born Stabilised Multi Barrel 122mm
Rocket Launcher (SSMBRL) for deception and cluster dispersion at very
long ranges, integration of seven/single barrel 107mm rocket launcher
to Typhoon weapon system for long ranges and cluster dispersion,
installation of EODs on board Wave Rider boats for close surveillance of
the beach to prevent enemy escaping from sea during the final days of
the Humanitarian Operation, development of a hydrophone to detect
underwater saboteurs, modification of convoy buses for protection of
passengers from claymore mine explosions, development of a jammer
to prevent remotely controlled claymore mines targeting road convoys
are a few of the other projects undertaken by this unit.

WEU Staff Attending Repairs Onboard a FAC

196 To Nurture a Stable Environment at Sea