Torpedo Counter Measure
(TCM) System
Command Non-Hull
Center Penetrating Masts
Main Motor (eg. photonics) Anechoic Tiles
Room (on upper array array
deck)
All information from friends of Submarine Matters, October 15 to 17, 2020 here.
English captions translated from Japanese by Abao coincide with original Japanese.
Cutaway image of Japan's new submarine Taigei (Source: Japan Maritime Staff Office Public Relations Office, October 2020) via https://news.yahoo.co.jp/byline/takahashikosuke/20201014-00202968/ provided by Anonymous October 15, 20120.
Perhaps for security reasons the cutaway image has been intentionally distorted inside by Japan's Ministry of Defense, so machine noise and electrical fitting emissions cannot be detected or measured as easily by opposing navies.. See intentional duplicated images highlighted by wispywood2344 at http://blog.livedoor.jp/wispywood2344/others/29SS_cutaway.png .
See https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/euronaval-2020/2020/10/euronaval-naval-group-confirms-negotiations-with-the-philippines-for-submarine-sale/. Rumor has it the offer included assistance in basing, training and maintenance. Although the South Korean tender was more affordable, the feedback from other users was not entirely positive
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Yes Naval Group has been supplying details to blogs and newsites about Scorpenes being suitable for the Philippines for more than a year, eg. https://www.manilalivewire.com/2019/08/ph-navy-to-finally-acquire-an-attack-submarines-plus-more-warships/
For a customer, like the Philippine Navy, buying a new type of submarine and
especially a customer navy that has never had submarines the purchase of 2 or more submarines
would definitely include "basing, training and maintenance".
If the Philippinese ordered Scorpenes in 2021 much "training and maintenance" would take place in France (from 2026 when the first Scorpene is ready for trials). Philippine submarine naval officers (who likely have 5 years of surface ship experience) and senior maintainers would begin training in France around 2026. There would be wide use of simulators for all types of procedures and emergencies.
South Korea would also remain competitive until/or if it is formally rejected by the Phil Government. China and Russia might still be competitors for the Phil order.
Cheers
Pete