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exhibits at PACIFIC 2012 International Maritime Exposition, Sydney, Australia |
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French
Shipbuilder DCNS, a major player in the European and world markets for
value-added naval defence systems, will be present at PACIFIC 2012 International
Maritime Exposition. 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 new energy solutions.
Submarines
DCNS is drawing on 100 years’ experience as a designer and builder
of diesel-powered submarines, over 50 years’ experience in nuclear
powered subs, combining the latest advances in acoustic discretion and
propulsion.
The Scorpene medium-size submarines, already chosen
by the Chilean, Royal Malaysian, Indian and Brazilian Navies, represent
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 PACIFIC, the Scorpene is presented with
the MESMA AIP (Autonomous Submarine Energy Module). This is an electrical
energy production module designed specifically for conventional submarines.
As well as supplying electricity to the vessel and to the propulsion
system, it can also be used to recharge the batteries without the need
to surface. Together with a MESMA section, a Scorpene will be able to
carry out extended missions with an over 3 weeks submerged endurance.
The 10 metres MESMA module can be considered as a new-build option or
installed during a refit.
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Barracuda
SSN class model shown by DCNS during Euronaval 2010
(picture: Navy Recognition)
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The Barracuda, a state of the art submarine for the French
Navy dedicated to deal with an ever-growing array of challenges. DCNS
is drawing on 50 years’ experience as a designer and builder of
nuclear and diesel-powered submarines to develop this new-generation,
combining the latest advances in acoustic discretion and propulsion.
The Barracuda is designed to undertake blue-water missions anywhere
in the world; and to do so either alone or as part of a naval force.
In a word, it will be the centrepiece of the military means: an attack
submarine capable of massive deep strike operations, which can also
control vast maritime domains or deploy as part of a coalition force.
Highly versatile, Barracuda will be assigned strategic defence missions,
including the protection of LHDs and aircrafts carriers. The first-of-class
SSN Le Suffren is scheduled start sea trials early 2016 and to enter
service in 2017. Between 2017 and 2027 six Barracudas will replace the
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FREMM multimission
frigate
( Picture: DCNS)
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Surface combatants
The FREMM multimission frigates programme combines the
latest technologies developed by the DCNS group. These technological and
engineering advances make the FREMM frigates world leaders in their class.
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. |
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Gowind Combat
model as displayed during NAVDEX 2011
( Pictures: Navy Recognition)
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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, 2,000 tonnes), 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.
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