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The Defense Equipment Agency modules the autonomous unmanned submarine (UUV) under research and development, and shares equipment specifications with consumer products.The aim is to make it easier to use private manufacturer technology and lower the unit price by mass production by commonization.Japan's defense equipment is almost 100 % for domestic and budgets, so the production volume is small and the unit price is likely to rise.Not only will domestic UUV manufacturers break away from a small number of production to reduce costs, but they can also be expected to stabilize the supply chain (supply net) and expand related market expansion (equipment).
The UUV module standard standard was prepared by December 2022 and planned to be released after January 2013.The standards are continuously revised in conjunction with technological advancement, reflecting the performance evaluation of the Iwakuni Ocean Environmental Examination Satellite facility in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
UUV is a remote control device that detects mine and obstacles laid by enemies in the sea with sound waves.In addition to underwater and water monitoring, it can be expected to improve defense capabilities by combining with manned ships.The Ship Equipment Laboratory has developed a cylindrical UUV with a total length of about 10 meters and a diameter of 1.8 meters, and has also been researched to improve the central part to a total length of 15 meters or more to increase the sailing period to 7 days.During.The head, which is composed of a sonar, a depth sensor, a speedometer, etc., and the central part other than the tail composed by propulsion devices and rudder, can be modified so that it can respond to various tasks by replacing it.
In addition to the configuration device, the control software is also modularized.In addition to defense, it can be used for marine observation surveys and expand their applications.Even if a private venture develops new technologies or equipment, it can respond quickly.
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun December 7, 2021