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SEA1000 Australia’s Future Submarine Program Enters Next Phase.
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 MHI's
Concept Model of SEA1000 on display at PACIFIC 2015 |
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“The
Government’s Competitive Evaluation Process remains on schedule
with Defence receiving submissions from DCNS
of France, TKMS
of Germany, and the Government
of Japan by the 30 November 2015 closing deadline,’’
Senator Payne said. “Since the CEP began in February, all three participants have worked closely with Defence and they should be congratulated for the hard work and significant investment they have made to reach this point.” |
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Video:
Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A at PACIFIC 2015 |
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Defence
will now assess the ability of the participants to work closely with us,
including how each proposal would meet our capability and sustainment
needs, and how cost, schedule and risk would be managed throughout the
program. This program offers a once in a generation opportunity for Australian industry to innovate and be part of Australia’s Future Submarine. That is why the assessment will include the level of Australian industry involvement that will be possible under each option. |
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TKMS' "Endeavour" submarine project showcased at Pacific 2015 |
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“Submarines
are Defence’s most complex, sensitive, and expensive capability,
so it is important that the evaluation process is thorough and robust,’’
Senator Payne said. “The evaluation process will be overseen by the Expert Advisory Panel to ensure it is conducted fairly and equitably, with advice to be provided to Government in 2016.’’ To learn more: Japan's MHI Soryu Class SSK Technical datasheet France's DCNS Barracuda Class SSN Technical datasheet Germany's TKMS Type 216 SSK Technical datasheet |
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