The S1000-class submarine was a joint development by Russia and Italy, said to be an advanced version of the . The joint development was between

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of Russia and

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of Italy. The project was suspended in 2014.

History

It was reported in 2005 that Fincantieri of Italy had entered into a partnership with Russia's Rubin Design Bureau to design a new diesel-electric submarine based on the Russian and featuring

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(AIP) technology. In October 2006 at the Euronaval international arms show in France, Russia and Italy presented a mock-up model of a new-generation diesel submarine called S1000. In July 2014 it was reported that Fincantieri requested indefinite postponement of the project, citing political situation resulting from Russia's involvement in

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."Russian-Italian submarine project suspended"
/ref> , the project is likely still suspended. The project may not continue as Russia is moving forward with their ''Lada''-class submarine and Italy is building two additional German

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in addition to the four already completed.

Design

The submarine was designed for anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, reconnaissance missions, and transportation of up to 12 troops. It would have been long, have a top speed of and be equipped with a new fuel cell-powered AIP system developed by Italy. Designed primarily for exports to third countries, the new submarine was to feature Italian heavyweight, wire-guided

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es and the Russian Club-S cruise missile system capable of hitting underwater, surface and land targets.

Exports

Both Fincantieri and Rubin gave a joint presentation to the

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offering to build six S1000 boats for $8.1 billion for its

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programme. The other contenders for the project included the of France, the

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of Germany, and the ''Amur'' class from Russia.

References

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External links

The S1000 on Fincantieri's website
Submarine classes Attack submarines Submarines of Italy Submarines of Russia Proposed ships

History

Design

Exports

See also

References

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