Australia and DSTO focus on high-speed vessel

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Austal Ships and Australia's Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) have signed an 'Industry alliance' for five years so that the association between the DSTO's maritime research and development activities, the shipbuilder's design, construction and systems integration work can be recognized and reinforced. The alliance will be focused on aluminium high-speed vessels (HSVs), long term performance issues and cost of HSVs ownership over life-of-type, which has raised the interest of Austal in military applications.

Product development, Military Ships, Naval vessels, Cooperative agreement for product development, Warships, Austal Ships

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DSTO to begin Wayamba testing

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The Australian Defence Science and Technology Organisation's Maritime Platforms Div has began testing the 'Wayamba' underwater vehicle. The testing of the unmanned vehicle is aimed at exploring a number of systems integration, support, operability and performance issues regarding the vehicle. The 'Wayamba,' which will begin tank trials before end of Mar 2000, features a 'flat-fish' hydrodynamic form and is equipped with two elevons and six thrusters.

Military Subs NEC, Submarines

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ADSB eyes UAE naval support move

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Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), an indigenous prime contractor for all major United Arab Emirates (UAE) naval procurement and modernization programs, is seeking the establishment of a naval support services operation serving the UAE. The move could result in upkeep and support services for the UAE Naval Forces outsourced to ADSB under a long-term partnership arrangement.

Military aspects, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding

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