The launching of France's delayed (laid down 2007) first of class Barracuda-Suffren class SSN will free up a good part of Naval Group's design and construction labour force.
So far the main obstacle has been miniaturising France's tailored to SSBN K15 nuclear reactor (which also brings other improvements) so it will fit in the smaller Barracuda hull.
Once freed up the Naval Group design and construction labour force can begin to fully address Australia's huge Shortfin Barracuda (Attack class) SSK Program, on time and on budget.
Pete
So far the main obstacle has been miniaturising France's tailored to SSBN K15 nuclear reactor (which also brings other improvements) so it will fit in the smaller Barracuda hull.
Once freed up the Naval Group design and construction labour force can begin to fully address Australia's huge Shortfin Barracuda (Attack class) SSK Program, on time and on budget.
Pete