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Unmanned submarine for sale12/24/2023 These will be deployed from the new Arafura-class OPVs and two new MHCs based on the OPV design as an organic capability, but a lot will depend on how SEA 1778 develops. Meanwhile Project SEA 1905 will introduce a range of unmanned systems – known as toolboxes – that will replace the RAN’s Huon-class coastal minehunter (MHC) ships. Australian Mine Warfare Team 16, operating the Bluefin 9 from a Mine Countermeasure Support Boat (MCMSB) during a Project Sea 1778 equipment application course at Pittwater, NSW in January-February 2020. General Dynamics did not respond to requests for an update on its work but an initial operating capability (IOC) is expected in 2020 following the successful testing of systems by the Australian Mine Warfare Team 16 (AMWT-16) in February 2020. These will operate alongside five 35ft (10.6m) USVs from Steber International. General Dynamic Maritime Systems has been contracted to provide four Bluefin-9 and three Bluefin-12 AUVs for mine detection. The first is SEA 1778 Phase 1 which aims to introduce a deployable MCM capability that can be taken on the RAN’s amphibious ships on operations. This is of particular importance when it comes to Mine Counter Measure (MCM) operations where Australia is running three separate programmes. As a large country with a considerable exclusive economic zone and wider regional interests, the use of unmanned systems to expand ISR and its maritime security presence is a cost-effective way of generating capacity. The second block that will follow from 2029-2033 will installed on the new Hunter-class frigates while a third block from 2034-2038 will include a technology refresh and adaptations to meet changes in operational requirements.Īustralia is one of the countries in the region that is making a large investment in unmanned systems. The Commonwealth will then down select the finalists that will then participate in a Request for Tender (RFT). This initial invitation is for UAS for the initial block of capability from 2024-2028 and will be used to prove the system operationally and its further development. The RAN plans to introduce the systems through a series of block acquisitions to allow for future updates and technological innovations to be included. In August invitations to respond to the programme were announced. SEA 129 Phase 5 will provide the UAS solution for the RAN’s new Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and ANZAC-class frigates. So far the squadron has completed trials from MV Sycamore the Anzac-class frigate HMAS Ballarat. The RAN has already acquired both platforms under the Navy Minor Project 1942 for its 822X Squadron that tests UAS. This is the first time the RTN will be using Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) UAS for maritime operations.”Īustralia has requirements for naval UAS under SEA 129 Phase 5 Tactical UAS programme and both Schiebel and Insitu are involved in the trials phase providing the S-100 and ScanEagle respectively. The company signed a contract with the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) in November 2019 and stated that the S-100 would be deployed in Thailand and on RTN frigates “to deliver land and sea based ISR operations. This is part of Kuala Lumpur’s 12th Malaysian Plan that sets out procurement for 2021-25.Īnother popular UAS with a wealth of naval experience is the S-100 Camcopter rotary UAS from Schiebel. Malaysia is also pushing ahead with plans to enhance its maritime security capabilities releasing a tender that includes three medium-altitude long endurance (MALE) UAS as well as long-endurance unmanned aerial systems. This will provide a much-needed boost in maritime ISR for the government in Manila. The Philippines Air Force is also acquiring nine Hermes 900 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAS and three Hermes 450 tactical UAS from Israeli company IAI along with Skylark UAVs from Israel’s Elbit Systems. It has been in-service for some time with various militaries including the US Navy and is cheap, proven and a reliable option for smaller countries on limited budgets. ScanEagle is a small fixed-wing UAS designed for long endurance naval ISR operations with an assorted array of sensors and uses a catapult for launch and a pole for recovery.
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