Saab to Deliver Updated Ship Control System for Collins Class Submarines, #Saabgroup
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Cockburn Sound, near Rockingham Western Australia was busier than usual as three submarines on a variety of activities were in close proximity for a short time. HMAS Dechaineux was departing for deployment whilst HMAS Waller, who recently completed a scheduled maintenance period was undertaking post maintenance trials. HMAS Sheean, who has recently returned from Naval exercises on the east coast of Australia, was once again departing to conduct a variety of activities in the WAXA.
Saab has signed a contract with ASC for supply of an updated Integrated Ship Control Management and Monitoring System (ISCMMS) for four Royal Australian Navy Collins class submarines. The contract value is AUD 24.2 million (150 MSEK).
ISCMMS provides maneuvering and fully integrated ship management of propulsion, trim, power generation and ship services. Deliverables under the contract include updated hardware and spares that addresses obsolescence issues and maintains regional superiority edge for the Australian submarines.
“Saab Australia carried out design, software and hardware development work for the updated ISCMMS during the first stage of the project and this contract acknowledges the success of that work, rolling out the upgrades to the remaining submarines in the fleet. Saab’s design and production work has been carried out in Australia involving over 50 Saab and local subcontractor staff.” says Andy Keough, Managing Director of Saab Australia.
Stage 1 of the project saw the updated ISCMMS software and hardware developed by Saab delivered to ASC, Australia’s Collins Class platform prime contractor. An ASC team integrated the system into HMAS Collins, with HMAS Waller scheduled for later this year.
ASC will integrate the new system into the remaining submarines commencing in 2019, as they complete their maintenance cycles.
“We look forward to working closely with Saab to complete the final phase of this major upgrade programme. This project demonstrates the high level of local industry content and collaboration in supporting Australia’s sovereign submarine capability, the Collins Class fleet,” says Stuart Whiley, Chief Executive Officer of ASC.
Saab Australia is Australia’s leading capability integrator and has been providing operational systems and support to the Royal Australian Navy for over 30 years.
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