Next-generation AIP for Swedish subs

Article Abstract:

Kockums Naval Systems has been awarded a SKr600 million ($73 million) contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to install the next-generation Stirling Mk 3 air-independent propulsion (AIP) system aboard the Vastergotland-class (A 17) submarines Sodermanland and Ostergotland. The Mk 3 Stirling is a derivative of the Mk 2 system installted aboard the 1,490-ton Gotland class, which burns 1:4 mixture of diesel fuel and liquid oxygen in a circular combustion unit to provide auxiliary power for up to 19 days of submerged endurance at slow speeds.

Sweden, Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing, Stirling Engines, Kockums Naval Systems

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New SAMPSON system revealed

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British Aerospace Defence Systems has launched the SAMPSON Integrated Weapon System (SIWS), a point and area air-defense system built around the company's SAMPSON multi-function active phased-array radar. SIWS is designed as a comprehensive anti-air weapon system featuring commonality, flexibility and modularity to meet individual requirements and at the same time ensure long-term upgrade potential. Besides the SAMPSON radar, SIWS consists of advanced command system processors and a modular target illuminator concept.

United Kingdom, Product introduction, Marine Integrated Weapons Systems, Integrated weapons systems, Naval ordnance, British Aerospace Defence Systems

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Canada cross-decks FCS and considers AIP

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Lockheed Martin Canada has been awarded a $11.4-million contract to replace the fire control system (FCS) on board Canada's Victoria-class submarines. Under the deal, the company will exchange the extant current Outfit DCC tactical data handling and FCS aboard the four former UK Royal Navy boats with modified Lockheed Martin Librascope SFCS Mk 1 Mod C units taken from the navy's Oberon boats. Included in the cross-decked system are FCS software rewrites and improved electronic components.

Canada, Submarine Navigation Systems, Submarines, Marine navigation equipment, Lockheed Martin Corp. Lockheed Martin Canada

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