Naval Group has signed a subcontract with Babcock for the design of the weapon discharge system for the Attack class submarines.
The development of the weapon discharge system is critical to the overall design of the Attack class submarine. Its purpose is to launch the submarine main weapons, including torpedoes and anti-ship missiles.
Babcock is an in‑service supporter for systems that have already been installed on the Collins class submarine and Hobart class guided missile destroyers.
The subcontract with Babcock will support the operation and sustainment of the Attack class while maximising the involvement of Australian industry.
According to a statement from Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds, Babcock will transfer the necessary Intellectual Property to its Australian subsidiary Babcock Australia to act as the Engineering Design Authority. This includes training, maintenance and managing the supply chain, creating around 170 new jobs for the build and sustainment of this system.
220 Australian companies have reportedly been identified with the potential to become involved in this work following completion of the design phase.
This is the fourth subcontract for major subsystems for the Attack Class Submarine established by Naval Group this year.
Australia and France are entering into a very long term, high technology, and politically sensitive program in the Future Submarines. Naval Group
