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| DCNS
at DSA 2012, Defence Service Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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DCNS
is a world leader in naval defence and an innovative player in energy
systems. As a naval prime contractor, shipbuilder and systems integrator,
DCNS combines resources and expertise spanning the naval defence value
chain and entire system lifecycles. DCNS delivers innovative solutions
from integrated warships to strategic systems, equipment, services and
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The DCNS stand
showcases:
The Scorpene
submarine and its Subtics combat system
DCNS expertise in submarine design and construction, through the Scorpene
medium-size submarines. Already chosen by the Royal Malaysian Navy and
other first rank navies, Scorpene submarines represents the state-of-the-art
in submarine design and construction and benefits from the latest technologies
developed for nuclear-powered classes operated by the French Navy, particularly
as regards acoustic discretion and combat system performance. At DSA,
the Scorpene is presented through the Subtics® combat system.
DCNS has over 40 years of experience in design, development and integration
of combat systems for international navies. DCNS expertise in combat systems
includes a committed staff of 1 200 people, mainly composed of specialized
engineers, combined with high technology and wide industrial capabilities.
To respond to today’s naval defence needs, DCNS offers fully integrated
combat systems solutions for new and modernization programmes and for
any type of submarines such as SSK, SSN or SSBN and surface vessels from
Offshore Patrol Vessel to aircraft carrier. Thanks to a widely recognized
NATO expertise and a steady involvement in interoperability standard workshops,
DCNS’s Subtics® can efficiently operate with other systems within
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Mistral class
model at DCNS stand during DSA 2012
(picture: Navy Recognition)
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A wide
range expertise in surface ships
The Mistral-Class LHD. With a length of 199 metres
and a displacement of 21,500 tonnes, a Mistral-Class LHD offers a
global projection capability for troops and materiel. Mistral-Class
LHD also offers ample capacity as hospital ships or for large-scale
humanitarian missions. The design features electric propulsion using
azimuth pods and high-level automation compatible with a complement
of just 170. A high-performance communications suite, a 3D surveillance
radar and a Senit 9 combat management system (CMS) make the type ideal
as a naval force command vessel. For the record, the third Mistral-Class
for the French Navy was delivered ahead of schedule and the construction
of the first Mistral-Class LHD for the Russian Navy has started.
The FREMM multimission frigate combines the latest
technologies developed by the DCNS group. FREMM frigates are among
the most technologically advanced and competitively priced on the
world market. These heavily armed warships are being built under DCNS
prime contractorship to carry state-of-the-art weapons and systems
including the Herakles multifunction radar, MdCN cruise missiles,
Aster anti-air missiles, Exocet MM40 anti-ship missiles and MU90 torpedoes.
These innovative multirole frigates are designed to respond to all
types of threats with unparalleled flexibility and availability. France’s
total order is 11 vessels and the delivery is scheduled from 2012
to 2022. In addition, one FREMM frigate is currently under construction
for Morocco.
The innovative Gowind® vessels, a new family
of ocean-capable vessels designed by DCNS for all littoral and sea
operations, are exceptional tools able to fulfil missions ranging
from anti-piracy up to sea control and denial.
The Gowind® Combat is a multi-mission corvette (100 metres, over
2,000 tonnes), A fully militarised platform, she has a comprehensive
Mission Management System for full-scale multi-threat missions, including
a complete ASW suite with towed array sonar and improved stealth and
survivability.
Smaller, the Gowind® OPV is designed to meet the operational needs
of a large number of navies focusing on coastal missions/homeland
security. A first ship is already used by the French Navy since October
2011. With a length overall of 87 metres and 1,000 tonnes displacement,
the Gowind OPV will offer three weeks’ blue-water endurance,
a range of 8,000 nautical miles and a top speed of 21 knots.
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A Commander
of the Royal Malaysian Navy looks at the models on DCNS stand during
DSA 2012
(picture: Navy Recognition)
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Global
services solutions and a local presence
DCNS provides a wide range of support services during the entire lifecycle
of surface ships and submarines. These services stretch from the simplest
order of spare parts to the through-life support of complete fleet.
On top of current support operations, DCNS can carry out modernization
and life extension programs to maintain fleet availability at optimal
cost. DCNS also offers a complete set of courses and solutions designed
to train all levels of naval and industrial personnel, from the start
of a project through decommissioning and/or dismantling. Finally,
DCNS proposes services in naval bases and shipyards from the design,
engineering, construction, operation to the maintenance. This global
offer is designed to help navies to maintain and expand their self-sufficiency
within technology transfer programs.
Boustead DCNS Naval Corporation Sdn Bhd (BDNC), a
Joint Venture Company between BHIC Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd and
DCNS awarded by the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) to undertake
In Service Support (ISS) for the two Royal Malaysian Scorpene Submarines.
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