ASC and DSTO sign industry alliance agreement

The Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) and ASC Pty Ltd (formerly known as Australian Submarine Corporation) have signed an industry alliance agreement to improve submarine-related technology and innovation.

The three year agreement was signed by DSTO Chief Defence Scientist Dr Roger Lough and ASC Managing Director Greg Tunny in Adelaide during a special ceremony at ASC’s Outer Harbor facility.  The Secretary of Defence Mr Ric Smith attended the signing.
The alliance will create greater collaboration in the development of innovative submarine-related technologies and moves the two organisations into a more strategic partnership.

Mr Tunny said the agreement was the natural progression of a long-standing relationship between ASC and the DSTO, and would leverage each organisation’s complementary capabilities for the benefit of Australia’s current and future submarine fleets.
 
“Our industry alliance will initially focus on technology innovations in the areas of noise and vibration, hull and structural integrity, enabling technologies, asset management and systems sciences, including systems and sensor integration for the Collins Class submarines,” said Mr Tunny.
 
“While the submarines are widely considered at the forefront of defence science technology, ASC’s industry alliance with DSTO will ensure ongoing expert, impartial and innovative application of science and technology to ensure the Collins Class remains the best conventional submarines in the world.”
 
The alliance will allow ASC and DSTO to align their resources and expertise, and share information more effectively to maximise opportunities of strategic significance to Defence.

For more information:
Jayne Correll, Communications Manager
ASC Pty Ltd
Telephone: 08 8348 7000
Mobile: 0423 029 307
Email: Jayne.Correll@asc.com.au