ASC Pty Ltd

The best conventional submarines in the world
ASC was chosen in 1987 as the prime contractor for the design, manufacture and delivery of the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) fleet of six Collins Class submarines.
The submarine build program is still considered the most challenging engineering naval construction activity ever undertaken in Australia.
Now, Australia's Collins Class submarines are internationally recognised as the best conventional (non-nuclear) submarines operating anywhere in the world.

Maintaining Collins Class submarines
Today, ASC is responsible for the continuous design enhancements, maintenance and support of the Collins Class submarines; under a 25-year, multi-billion dollar Through-Life Support (TLS) contract signed in 2003.
ASC's world-class team of designers and engineers is constantly developing and implementing upgrades which will ensure the submarines remain at the cutting edge of submarine technology.
Some of ASC's design enhancements include a replacement combat system, incorporation of heavyweight torpedoes, special forces modifications and enhanced communications capabilities.

Air Warfare Destroyer Program
In May 2005, the Australian Government selected ASC as the shipbuilder for the Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Program.
The build program will see three of the most advanced, highly technical and complex warships ever built in Australia constructed at ASC's South Australian facility.
In short, ASC will deliver to the RAN Australia's most capable naval vessels.

Australia's largest high-end skills base
ASC has evolved into Australia's largest specialised defence shipbuilding organisation, with naval design and engineering resources unparalleled in Australia's defence industry.
The company employs more than 1,100 of the very best people in the business, including over 250 engineering and technical specialists in varying disciplines such as combat systems, communication, weapons, materials, logistics, software, acoustics, electronics and naval architecture.
In addition, ASC partners with 1,400 of the world's most experienced and respected submarine, shipbuilding and technology companies, suppliers, universities and capability partners, such as Electric Boat and Bath Iron Works.

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