Collins submarine sonar support contract awarded

Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that Thales has been awarded a $22.2 million contract to update sonar equipment for the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines.

The contract will involve replacing obsolescent electronic components to improve reliability and help to reduce space, weight and power requirements.

Mr Clare said the majority of specialist engineering and logistics work will be performed in the Thales facility at Rydalmere, NSW.

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