DCNS signs first operational contract for Australian Future Submarine Washington (UPI) Sep 30, 2016 - French shipbuilder DCNS has signed the first operational contract to support the Australian Future Submarine Program. The agreement is a "design and mobilization contract," and facilitates a number of activities between the Australian government and DCNS. Lockheed Martin has been selected to integrate combat systems. Australia's Future Submarine Project seeks to bolster the count ... more

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