Lockheed Martin, Australia advance Virginia‑class submarine combat systems integration
Credit Lockheed Martin
The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth AUD$26.5 million to create a sovereign Combat Systems Integration (CSI) capability for the future Virginia‑class submarines under the AUKUS partnership.
Together with the ASA, Lockheed Martin will conduct a market analysis of Australia’s supply‑chain needs for the Virginia‑class combat system integration effort, identifying opportunities for existing and new local suppliers to join the global supply chain and deepen industry partnerships, according to a Company statement.
Australian engineers will be supported by US based Virginia-class submarine subject-matter experts, to accelerate capability development and build a sustainable, sovereign integration capability for the future force, it stated.
“Australia is building a sovereign undersea capability that will serve its national security for decades to come,” said Devon Rodgers, vice president and general manager of Undersea Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin.
“We’re honored to support that effort by applying our extensive combat system integration expertise to the AUKUS alliance, supporting the technical foundation for Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarines.”
“This partnership will strengthen our ability to operate seamlessly with allies and deepen the AUKUS industrial base collaboration while contributing to a secure and stable Indo-Pacific, ” said Jeremy King, Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand chief executive.
