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TerraN_EmpirE

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The AN/BYG-1 yes but GD is not going to be making every part. The BYG-1 is the brains of the system but not the towed sonar or the hull mounted arrays or the radio or the Periscopes (although it could go electro optics like the Virginia SSN) or the lighting or the electrical system or the control interface or the fly by wire maneuvering or the life support. There are hundreds of systems and not all are to be made by GD. So far they have simply specified the tactical computer systems a critical part but not the whole thing. Its a bit like buying a car and stating that you want a built in Garmin GPS navigation system.
 
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Australia to Finance the Development of a New Seeker for Kongsberg's Joint Strike Missile
On 15 September Norway and Australia signed an agreement where Australia will finance the development of a new capability for the seeker in the Joint Strike Missile (JSM, the air launched variant of the NSM - Naval Strike Missile), developed by Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence Systems (KDA). If Australia later decides to procure the JSM, then Norway and Australia will share the cost of integrating the JSM on the F-35.
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The current seeker that is being developed for the JSM is based on a technology known as "imaging infra red" that enables the missile to detect and identify targets based on its heat signature. Under the terms of the newly signed agreement, BAE Australia will be tasked by the Australian Government to integrate a RF-seeking capability on the missile, which will enable to also locate targets on the basis of their electronic signature. This will further strengthen the ability of the missile to locate and identify targets on a modern battlefield.
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Seems like JSM is getting some of the LRASM capabilities ?
 
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Japan Prepares 'Australia-Build' Programme for Future Submarines
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Japan Offers Advanced Science to Build New Subs
Japan has offered to build Australia a larger version of its ultra- stealthy 4000-tonne Soryu, or Blue Dragon, submarine to dramatically increase its range.
The “enhanced” Soryu diesel-electric submarine, which could be built in Australia, would be powered by a new and safer generation of highly efficient lithium ion batteries developed by Japanese engineers.
The 88m long Soryu would be extended with the addition of a new hull section 6-8m long, which would be placed behind the submarine’s fin, The Australian was told in a briefing yesterday.
Japan, which is one of three contenders bidding to build Australia’s submarines, has prepared several options to be considered by the Royal Australian Navy and the Turnbull government, which include taking about 300 Australian engineers and other specialists to its Kobe shipyard to learn the skills needed to build the submarines in Australia.
The space saved by using the lithium ion batteries, which are smaller and more efficient than the much larger lead acid batteries now used, along with the additional room provided by the new hull section would give the Australian submariners room for a great deal more diesel to be carried along with the additional stores needed on the RAN’s months-long voyages.

It would also come with increased accommodation for the larger crews needed on long voyages and longer bunks for taller Australians.
There would also be room for separate quarters for male and female crew.
The submarine would come with equipment from the Soryu, including a snorkel allowing it to suck in air to run its diesel engines while submerged in a typhoon.
Members of a delegation of industrial and defence officials and military officers in Sydney said Japan was very keen to co-operate on the new submarine fleet to further develop the strategic relationship between the two nations.
Masaki Ishikawa, assistant commissioner for acquisition, technology and logistics at the Japanese Defence Ministry, said all of the necessary technology would be transferred to Australia, including Japan’s revolutionary stealth technology, which made the Soryu difficult to detect.
Members of the delegation said they would need an Australia partner and Adelaide’s ASC, formerly the Australian Submarine Corporation, which built the navy’s six Collins-class boats, would be a good fit.
They were impressed with the ASC shipyard but some equipment there would have to be replaced to accommodate the enhanced Soryu, which would be much larger than the Collins.
Japan has already worked closely with other nations on the highly sophisticated and top secret US-designed Aegis anti-missile system and on the Joint Strike Fighter.
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