Striking the right balance: a holistic approach to next-gen submarine design
11 Apr 2024
Theatre 3
Platforms
- Ensure peak performance and efficiency for the Royal Navy's future submarine fleet
- Trade-offs and collaboration: balance capability, availability, and cost requires careful analysis and teamwork between key stakeholders.
- Integrated Product Support (IPS): a collaborative framework for optimising submarine design, maintenance, and sustainment.
- "Supportable Design Principles": embedding maintainability and supportability into the DNA of the submarine from the start.
- Data and digital opportunities: leverage technology like condition monitoring and 3D printing for improved availability and cost management.
- "Best for Enterprise" approach: foster collaboration and shared goals among all parties involved.