Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems awarded sub-contract from General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada as part of the Underwater Warfare Suite Upgrade Project
DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia, Oct. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultra
Electronics Maritime Systems (Ultra) has today announced a significant
contract award from General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada. This
contract will see Ultra supply the new in-line transmitter and receiver
array as part of General Dynamics’ successful win of the Underwater
Warfare Suite Upgrade (UWSU) project for the Royal Canadian Navy
(RCN).
Combined with the recently completed Halifax Class
Modernization (HCM) program, the UWSU project will enable a step-change in
underwater search capability that will see Canada’s Halifax Class
Frigates well-equipped for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations long
into the future. Ultra’s contribution to the UWSU project will secure
high-value jobs in Atlantic Canada and will strengthen Canada’s
leadership role in anti-submarine
warfare.
Ultra’s
transmitter solution for UWSU is a made-in-Canada solution originally
conceived at Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) Atlantic
Research Laboratory. The solution enables sound energy to be steered only
in the direction of interest, and with the transmitter and receiver
combined in-line in a single towed array, the requirement for a second
independent tow for the transmitter is eliminated - allowing the single
reelable array to be installed on the Halifax Class with minimal
modification. The single-tow, in-line transmitter also significantly
increases the ship’s operational envelope because of the transmitter’s
ability to operate at full power in shallow waters. Ultra’s array
solution for UWSU is second-generation technology that has been
operationally proven with international customers.
Bernard Mills, President of Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems commented: “We are proud that our UWSU passive-active, in-line, reelable sonar brings to Canada an innovative Low Frequency Active ASW solution that will provide a significant increase in capability for the Royal Canadian Navy.”
Ultra is exhibiting from 2-4 October at DEFSEC 2018, in booth 802.
About Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems
Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems (Ultra) has been delivering sophisticated, cost-effective, and innovative solutions to the defence market for over 70 years. Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems has been extremely successful in transforming its research investment into the technologically advanced underwater battlespace sensor systems that it delivers to both the Royal Canadian Navy and internationally. Today, Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems is recognized worldwide for its expertise in underwater acoustics, towed active and passive arrays, sonar sensors, and Magneto Inductive (MI) communications.
Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems is part of the Ultra Electronics Group, a world-leading group of businesses operating in the Defence & Aerospace, Security & Cyber, and Transport & Energy markets.
CONTACT: Enquiries: Pierre Poulain, Director Sales & Marketing Email: Pierre.Poulain@Ultra-MS.com Phone: 1-902-222-7357 www.ultra-ms.com www.ultra-electronics.com