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Textron Systems

Eyes Customers

in Region for

Ship-to-Shore

Connector

Textron Systems is confident that its agile “shore to shore” operations in chal- Navigating landforms with a variety of
Ship-to-Shore Connector (SSC) will earn lenging amphibious environments. terrains, many of which have limited infra-
customers in the Indo-Pacific region. structure, the SSC provides seamless
transportation between islands, enhancing
The state-of-the-art amphibious vehicle The SSC has been proven to safely navigate connectivity and strategic reach. By provid-
is designed to support a variety of naval shallow waters, soft beach landings, and ing a reliable and swift connection, the SSC
mission sets. Developed as a replacement even debris-laden areas. The air cushioned enables more efficient resource allocation,
for the legacy Landing Craft Air Cushion hull allows it to withstand harsh weather improved defence capabilities, and faster
(LCAC), which has delivered decisive mar- conditions and rugged coastal terrains, collaboration during joint military exercises.
itime capability to users in the region such offering unparalleled adaptability for navi-
as the Japanese Maritime Defence Force gating the Indo-Pacific’s waterways. To ensure seamless integration and opti-
over more than three decades, the SSC mal utilization of the SSC, Textron Systems
is designed with numerous technological The SSC can be used for humanitarian offers comprehensive training programs
advancements to reach 80% of the world’s and disaster relief. With its ability to trans- to operators and maintainers. The pro-
coastlines, in even the most logistically port 74 tons of payload, users can deliver grams equip personnel with the necessary
contested environments. knowledge and skills to maximize the
essential equipment, vehicles, aid supplies SSC’s potential. Foreign military sales
According to company officials, the SSC and personnel over both land and water. customers can request access to the U.S.
has a payload capacity of 74 tons, the abil- SSC technology is developed to continue Navy’s comprehensive SSC sustainment
ity to maintain a speed of 35 knots at Sea the tested and proven humanitarian relief programs upon procurement of the craft,
State 3 and requires only a four-person efforts of the legacy LCAC. Utilized in the thereby receiving hands-on field support
crew. Built with corrosion-resistant alumi- aftermath of natural disasters, the legacy and training in-country, spares and parts
num and four gas turbine engines, the SSC LCAC demonstrated its ability to reach iso- replacement, and configuration manage-
can reach even the most underdeveloped lated communities, deliver immediate relief ment to significantly reduce the lifetime
shorelines and has the power to provide and facilitate evacuations. maintenance cost of the craft.

Hanwha Ocean to

Develop Energy System

for Korean Unmanned

Submarine Project

Korea’s Hanwha Ocean recently announced unmanned submarine with a hydrogen The company has stated that it has already
that it has been officially selected by fuel cell system. As per the ADD contract, begun developing an unmanned submarine
Korea’s Agency for Defence Development Hanwha Ocean will develop the tech- using its submarine construction capabil-
(ADD) as the preferred bidder for develop- nology for the energy source of the new ities, which are recognized as having the
ing an energy source system for a Korean multi-purpose modular unmanned subma- best technology in the industry. It has
extensive experience in development of
armed unmanned submarine project. rine, produce prototypes for performance Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) and fuel
verification, and provide design verification cell systems, in addition to design and man-
Hanwha Ocean is participating in the support and testing support services nec- ufacturing capabilities for these important
development of a multi-purpose modular essary for this. systems.
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