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Siemens AG has developed polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell modules used in air-independent propulsion (AIP) systems for modern submarines. The company's PEM fuel cells are based on a metal technology for the bipolar plates which have potential for low-cost mass production. Siemens is focusing on the development of 120kW modules using improved core materials and proven manufacturing and processing technology. The company said that the key to boosting power from the exiting 34Kw to 120Kw is by increasing the number fuel cells and using membranes with lower internal resistivity.
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The German Navy has launched a program to develop a replacement for its Breguet Atlantic BR 1150 ATL 1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) which has been in service since 1966. The key specifications for the would-be successor of the MPA are a 45-year potential life expectancy, interoperability, minimal use of costly avionics systems, integration of future-oriented standards and capability to be upgraded for later technical developments. The firms of Alenia, DASA, ESG, IABG and AC&S have participated in the definition phase of the MPA's successor.
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STN Atlas Elektronik GmbH has won a contract to supply the Italian Navy with Submarine Control Simulator (SCS) for the new Class 212 submarines. The SCS, which consists of a cabin representing the submarine section containing the steering section, is mounted on a two degree-of-freedom motion system. The cabin contains the original steering station, two emergency operation consoles and an instruction consoles. The company acts as a subcontractor for Fincantieri and Societa Elettronica Per l'Automazione SpA.
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