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THE ENABLERS OF MARITIME POWER
Industry
An effective affiliation with international and national industry is vital for
the development and support of sophisticated naval forces. Navies are
particularly demanding in terms of skilled and competent people, new
technology and manufacturing. Successful meeting of such demands
on shipbuilding, system development and integration with sound
management, as well as in-service support, brings considerable benefits
for industry and the national economy as a whole.
Sri Lanka needs to maintain a careful balance between generating
combat capabilities and gaining productive long-term national industrial
benefits. Success in meeting this challenge depends upon close
cooperation among the government, Navy and industry.
SLNS Gajabahu docked at Colombo Dockyard PLC
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