THE HON. GREG COMBET AM MP
Acting Minister for Defence
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
093/2009
FUTURE SUBMARINE DESIGN CAPABILITY STUDY
Greg Combet, Acting Minister for Defence, today announced that a contract had
been signed with the United States RAND Corporation to complete a Domestic
Design Study for the Future Submarine Project, SEA 1000.
“As outlined in the White Paper, the Government has decided to acquire 12 new
Future Submarines, to be assembled in South Australia. This project will be the
largest and most complex defence procurement undertaken in Australia’s
history,” said Mr Combet.
“The Domestic Design Study will examine Australia’s submarine design
capability and capacity. Investigations by the Project to date have aimed at
developing an understanding of the capability of the international submarine
industry.
“The RAND Corporation brings internationally recognised expertise to the
Domestic Design Study having completed similar studies for both the United
States and United Kingdom governments,” said Mr Combet.
“The results of the Domestic Design Study will inform project strategy options
for consideration by Government during 2010 and is an example of the
Government’s careful planning for Australia’s next generation of submarines,”
Mr Combet said.
“The Defence Materiel Organisation is undertaking a number of studies to
identify and explore all the options to ensure we have the appropriate design
capability to support our submarines throughout their life. The information we
collect through this process will help to develop strategic options for the
Government’s consideration,” said Mr Combet.
The report is to be completed by February 2010.
Media Contact:
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):
(02) 6277 7620 or 0458 276 619
Defence Public Affairs:
(02) 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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