Naval Group Australia launches submarine ‘manufacturing packages'

[Gerald]

An artist’s impression showing one of the Royal Australian Navy’s future Attack-class submarines. Naval Group Australia has recently invited local companies to build 23 specialised parts for the boats.The launch of a series of expressions of interest (EoIs) for local companies coincided with the opening on 16 October of Naval Group Australia’s new base in Port Adelaide, South Australia.(RAN)

The new EoIs invite local firms to bid to develop and build “23 specialised submarine parts”, said Naval Group Australia, adding that the invites constitute “an almost-AUD900 million [USD637 million] boost to Australian industry”.

The EoIs were issued on the Industry Capability Network (ICN) portal, an Australian business networking facility supported by the government. Work included in the invites includes the local production of components such as steering gear systems, weapons handling systems, and main shaft line.

Naval Group Australia said the EoIs provide opportunities for local companies to become Australian Capability Partners (ACPs) and bid for subcontracts. Such work, said the company, will include the production of “Naval Group-designed critical submarine equipment and systems essential to the effective operation of the [Attack-class] programme”.

Note: 16 OCTOBER 2020

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Yes, a real deal boost!