First Contract Signed with DCNS to Commence Design Phase
(Source: Australian Department of Defence; issued Sept 30, 2016)
Mr Pyne said the signing of the Design and Mobilisation contract today with DCNS was ahead of schedule and not only represented another significant step along the path to developing a regionally superior Future Submarine but also was good news for Australian Defence industry.
“The signing ahead of schedule of the Design and Mobilisation Contract with DCNS demonstrates the Turnbull Government’s commitment to ensuring the project is on track and that planning and preparations at each step are consistently thorough.
“Mobilisation and design activities will mark the start of the Future Submarine Program, with work also commencing to maximise Australian industry involvement and early planning for the construction of the Submarines in Australia.”
“The timely start of design and robust planning for each phase of the Future Submarine Program are essential to success and for the benefits to start flowing to the Australian economy.
“Involvement of Australian industry in the Future Submarine Program is of vital importance to the construction and sustainment of the submarine fleet into the future, creating job opportunities across Australia.
Alongside construction of the future submarines in Adelaide, there is other highly technical work to be conducted in Australia. This will include the integration and testing of submarine systems, including the propulsion and combat systems for the submarines.”
Minister Payne said that the start of design marks a significant milestone in the development of regionally superior Future Submarine capability for Australia.
“The design phase will enable Australia, in partnership with DCNS and Lockheed Martin Australia, to design a submarine that meets our unique capability requirements, which include superior stealth and sensor performance,’’ Minister Payne said.
“This will be essential to meeting the security challenges we face over the coming decades as set out in the 2016 Defence White Paper.
“Our future Submarines will be an essential part of Australia’s naval capability and will provide us with a strategic advantage. Submarines are an effective deterrent, and make a meaningful contribution to anti-submarine warfare in our region.”
“We look forward to our cooperation with France and the United States to support the development of this most important Defence capability for our nation,’’ Minister Payne said.
Mr Pyne said he was especially pleased that DCNS and Lockheed Martin Australia will be leading industry days in Australia in November and throughout 2017 across the nation to maximise Australian industry involvement in this major Defence acquisition program.
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Statement by Jean-Yves Le Drian
(Source: French Ministry of Defence; issued Sept 29, 2016)
(Issued in French only; unofficial translation by Defense-Aerospace.com)
This is a key initial milestone in the implementation of Australia’s choice of a long-term partnership with France in the strategic field of submarines.
France, and in particular the Ministry of Defence, will remain fully mobilized to accompany this program in the best possible conditions.
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DCNS Welcomes the Signature of the First Operational Contract for the Australian Future Submarine Program and the Selection of Lockheed Martin As the Program Combat System Integrator
(Source: DCNS; issued Sept 29, 2016)
The first operational contract of the Future Submarine Program is meant to launch program activities between the Australian government and DCNS. This “Design and Mobilisation Contract” focuses on program set up and coordination with the Combat System Integrator (CSI) and the Australian partners, and commences activities for the development of the submarines for the Australian Navy.
DCNS welcomes the signature of the first operational contract for the Australian Future #Submarine Program #auspolhttps://t.co/3rtzEABhbt http://pic.twitter.com/oJ33Y5Bd1J
— DCNS Australia (@DCNSAustralia) September 29, 2016
The announcements were made in Australia by the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and the Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne.
Hervé Guillou, DCNS chairman and CEO, stated: “DCNS is looking forward to a strategic and sustainable partnership with the Commonwealth of Australia, Lockheed Martin and Australian Industry.” He added: “This is a significant step forward in the Program. This contract will allow DCNS to commence the initial phase of Australia’s Future Submarine. DCNS is committed to ensuring that Australia has a regionally superior submarine constructed in Adelaide and develops a sovereign naval industry.”
DCNS is the European leader in naval defence and a major player in marine renewable energy. DCNS designs and builds submarines and surface combatants, develops associated systems and infrastructure, and offers a full range of services to naval bases and shipyards. The DCNS Group generates annual revenues of €3.04 billion and employs 12,953 people (2015 data).
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