Hervé GUILLOU, CEO of DCNS Group (left) opens new DCNS Australia subsidiary on November 19, 2014 in presence of Australian Defence Minister David JOHNSTON. Photo courtesy of http://en.dcnsgroup.com/news/dcns-opened-a-new-subsidiary-in-australia/
I have bolded some parts below for empahasis. The Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter November 20, 2014 reports
http://www.asiapacificdefencereporter.com/articles/541/DCNS-opened-a-new-subsidiary-in-Australia .
DCNS opened a new subsidiary in Australia
Hervé GUILLOU, CEO of DCNS Group opened the new DCNS Australia subsidiary on Wednesday, November 19th, in the presence of the Australian Defence Minister, the Honourable David JOHNSTON, top management of local defence industries and numerous key personalities of government.
By setting up a long-term base in Australia, DCNS aims at taking the lead on coming discussions on SEA 1000 program between Australian stakeholders and a combined French government/industry team, including THALES Australia. Through this program, Australia plans to replace its current Collins Class submarines and DCNS is considering to propose a “conventional Barracuda” submarine, offering to Australia access to the most advanced French design and engineering know-how.
Hervé Guillou, CEO of DCNS, commented: “I am very pleased to officially announce the creation of DCNS Australia Pty Ltd. Australia is a key objective for the Group and for the French defence industry. Thanks to our dual expertise in design, build and through-life support of submarines of all sizes, including combat systems integration, we intend to bring a key contribution to the Commonwealth of Australia. Using sea proven solutions and robust industrial roadmap for the Future Submarine Australian program (SEA 1000), we’ll mitigate both program and technological risks while ensuring proper delivery strategy and capability continuity”.
Background
Background
Also see http://en.dcnsgroup.com/news/dcns-opened-a-new-subsidiary-in-australia/
For location of DCNS (in Canberra) see http://directory.facci.com.au/ACT/2012-dcns-group-australian-branch/
Pete's Comment
The "conventional Barracuda" ("SMX Ocean") was reviewed on Submarine Matters at http://gentleseas.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/revised-frances-dcns-announces-smx.html on October 31, 2014.
For interest - a DCNS Youtube featuring some DCNS products
For location of DCNS (in Canberra) see http://directory.facci.com.au/ACT/2012-dcns-group-australian-branch/
Pete's Comment
The "conventional Barracuda" ("SMX Ocean") was reviewed on Submarine Matters at http://gentleseas.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/revised-frances-dcns-announces-smx.html on October 31, 2014.
For interest - a DCNS Youtube featuring some DCNS products
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Pete