Equip and Sustain the Australian Defence Force SEA1000 Industry Briefing David Gould General Manager

Equip and Sustain the Australian Defence Force

SEA1000Industry BriefingDavid Gould

General Manager


Submarine Design – understanding the possible with right data, models and processes

What do you have to do to make a

good Submarine Concept Design

What do you have to do to make a

good Submarine Concept Design

Technical Knowledge &

Expertise

Robust Calculations and

Models

Validated and approved

Safety Goals, understanding of

technical Hazards and

Risks

TechnicalStandards

Key Requirements

Cost Modelling

• Hydrostatics• Hydrodynamics• Structures• Weight & Buoyancy• Global Energy

Model• Ship System Sizing• Spatial Analysis

Basis Data from Existing Submarine

Designs


SEA 1000 Overview• SEA1000 will deliver Australia’s Future Submarine capability well into

the 21st century, replacing the Collins class at it is withdrawn from service.

• Contrary to perceptions, much has been achieved since 2013:– Development of the engineering tools, design brief and illustrative

design, which is guiding our approach to the CEP.– Maturation of requirements, tested against the design brief and

illustrative design.– Progress of the S & T program at DSTO.– Establishment of the Future Submarine Technical Office, which

has evolved from the IPT.


The Future Submarine• Key strategic requirements:

– Range and endurance similar to the Collins class– Sensor performance and stealth characteristics that are superior

to the Collins class– The combat system and heavyweight torpedo jointly developed

between the US and Australia as the preferred combat system and main armament.


What does this mean?• Australia will need a new design to meet its Future Submarine

requirements– Need to manage design and develop closely from the outset

• Applying lessons from international programs of this nature:– Risk managed through close engagement between an intelligent

customer and competent designer throughout the design and build process

– Cost control contingent on a shared and clear understanding of requirements, cost drivers, and cost-capability trade-offs (through iterative collaboration

– Risk is also reduced when the designer leads construction

• The design process is resource-intensive, and taking competition into detailed design is lengthy and problematic


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Competitive Evaluation Process• The CEP will inform the Government’s decision on a suitable international

partner to work with Australia to develop and deliver the Future Submarine– DCNS and TKMS participating under contract to the Commonwealth– Japan participating under Government-to-Government arrangement

• There are common information requirements of all participants.• The CEP will consider all responses against the following common criteria:

– Capability (platform and combat system)– Commercial and Government– Australian industry involvement– Cost– Schedule– Project Management– Design and Safety Management– Sustainment– Crewing and training– Risk


Build Options• CEP participants have been requested to respond against three build

options:– Overseas build in the home yard of the designer.– Australian build.– A hybrid build (a combination of overseas and Australian build).

• In any option, sustainment is regarded as a sovereign Australian capability with significant industry implications.

• Under all options, the Australian Government is seeking to maximise the involvement of Australian Industry.


Combat SystemSensors sonar, periscopes etc - which detect ships, aircraft and other submarines.

Tactical and Weapon Control Sub-system (AN/BYG-1) which translates information from sensors into a tactical picture showing the location and movement of the detected ships, aircraft and other submarines. This system also fires and controls weapons (principally torpedos).

Weapons including the torpedoes (Mk 48 Mod 7) and missiles (Harpoon) carried by the submarine. Torpedoes can operate autonomously or with guidance from the submarine.

Ancillary Sub-systems including countermeasures to defeat enemy torpedoes, the communications system, and the navigation system.


INDUSTRY OUTCOMES IN VARIOUS PHASES

Definition Phase Gather industry, Commonwealth and International expertise to define the program and capability / technical outcomes

Select Phase - CEP (Pre-Concept Design)

• Select an international partner• Catalyse Australian Industry interest and engagement• Scale and scope Australian Industry participation and

supply chains• CEP Respondents formulate Australian Industry Plans

Acquire Phase -Concept Design

Preliminary Design

Detailed Design

• Launch Australian Industry Plan implementation

• Select major subsystems and tier one vendors

• Launch competitive procurement processes

• Define supply chains and service deliveries

Construction Materiel production, delivery, consolidation and integration

Sustain Phase -Sustainment

~50 years of ongoing upkeep, update and upgrade

Done


Principles of Engagement with Participants• Be open and responsive to approaches by CEP participants.

• Ensure all participants are treated fairly and equitably.

• Avoid entering into any form of exclusive teaming arrangements with a participant.

• Ensure all information received from participants is treated in confidence.


How to Get Involved• Register on the SEA 1000 web portal at http://sea1000.gov.au. This

is the place to have your data passed on to CEP participants and is strongly encouraged. Note that the Commonwealth IS NOT selecting sub contractors.

• Contact your industry association (ABDI, AIG, AIDN) and / or your respective State Industry Development office.

• Answer participant calls for interest.

DCNS:

Philippe Raulic

[email protected]

Brent Clark

[email protected]

Japanese team: MHI

Noboru Flores

[email protected]

TKMS:

Ian Salter

[email protected] Register on ICN

mailto:[email protected]


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Equip and Sustain the Australian Defence Force SEA1000 Industry Briefing David Gould General Manager