31.   Besides the maritime patrol aircraft there are other possible contracts in the pipeline, although they are not likely to be announced here, industry analysts said.

32.   The RSN earlier this month commissioned new maritime patrol aircraft for air surveillance in the South China Sea.

33.   The statement noted that an Australian warship, the Newcastle, was scheduled to visit New Caledonia in September while maritime patrol aircraft also visit Noumea.

34.   Japan expressed regret at the drills, saying its maritime patrol presence was to prevent Japanese fishing boats from straying into South Korean waters when tensions were high.

35.   Organizers did not rule out an announcement for a multi-million dollar deal on the maritime patrol aircraft at the show.

36.   The demonstration followed the tense weekend chase of a Japanese maritime patrol boat by South Korean patrol boats in international waters near the islets.