The PA will focus on co-developing next-generation battery technologies for maritime platforms, crucial for enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of underwater vessels. Additionally, it will facilitate expert dialogues in additive manufacturing to improve the production and maintenance of submarine components, underwater platforms, and other related technologies.
This collaboration also includes knowledge-sharing in safety management, maintenance management, and procedures aimed at achieving cost savings for both organisations. “We look forward to partnering BAAINBw to deliver cutting-edge solutions through innovation and deepening the technical knowledge and research exchanges in the field of submarines and underwater technologies,” said Mr Ong Li Koon, DSTA’s Director of Naval Systems. “Leveraging our combined expertise, we will push the limits of technology to further advance our underwater solutions.”
The partnership marks a significant step forward for both nations in bolstering their underwater capabilities. Rear Admiral Andreas Czerwinski, Head of the Division Sea at BAAINBw, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “We are very pleased about the collaboration with Singapore, one of Germany’s most important strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Expanding our long-standing cooperation offers us a unique opportunity to implement specific projects in the field of our key technology submarines with an equal partner at eye level.”
This alignment between Singapore’s U218SG and Germany’s U212A submarines is anticipated to foster mutual benefits, particularly through the sharing of operational insights in diverse deployment environments. “The similarities in our submarines U212A and U218SG allow us to mutually benefit from each other’s experiences,” added Rear Admiral Czerwinski, highlighting the potential for practical advancements through this joint initiative.
