Ending the planned continuation of Vanguard's refit released money for life extensions of Gambia and Bermuda. American assistance to NATO supplied additional funding and equipment. Gambia received nine twin 40 mm Bofors mountings with broad firing arcs, alongside American Mark 63 and SPG-35 radar fire control for the four-inch guns. The American twin three-inch system receives the better assessment for accuracy and effectiveness. The British preference for retaining four-inch guns rested on the larger shell burst and wider area of effect.
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Gambia's life extension and the four-inch air-defense tradeoff
Funds released from Vanguard's refit and American assistance supported new light guns and fire control.