SEA1000 Australia’s Future Submarine Program Enters Next Phase

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SEA1000 Australia’s Future Submarine Program Enters Next Phase
 
Evaluation of Australia’s Future Submarine program proposals will now commence with all three potential international partners submitting their proposals in full, Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne announced.
     
MHI's Concept Model of SEA1000 on display at PACIFIC 2015MHI's Concept Model of SEA1000 on display at PACIFIC 2015
     
“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.”
     
Video: Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A at PACIFIC 2015
     
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.
     
MHI's Concept Model of SEA1000 on display at PACIFIC 2015 TKMS' "Endeavour" submarine project showcased at Pacific 2015
     
“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