Lockheed
Martin Canada is one of AOPS Prime Contractor Irving Shipbuilding's
Tier 1 suppliers for delivering the AOPS vessels as part of the National
Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS). With a contract valued at
more than C$170M, Lockheed Martin Canada is responsible for key integration
of data and information sources to increase the ships' situational awareness
and provide command, control and decision support at all levels of command
for the new vessels.
Rosemary Chapdelaine, vice president and general manager of Lockheed
Martin Canada's Ottawa-based Mission Systems and Training (MST) business,
said "Our team facilitates tight collaboration with the shipyard,
subcontractors and the Navy, and we are pleased to be moving to the
next stage of the AOPS program on schedule. Our ability to coordinate
among these stakeholders on complex programs is our blueprint for success."
Lockheed Martin Canada was able to leverage its innovative combat management
system from the Halifax Class Modernization (HCM) program for surveillance
purposes on AOPS, offering a highly capable, low-risk solution for the
project. |
Chapdelaine
continues, "This award, along with our continued milestone achievements
to extend the life of the Halifax-class patrol frigates, strengthens
our team's capability to deliver enduring value for the RCN and for
Canada."
The naval capability built in Canada also provides an entry into the
world market. The recent contract award for the New Zealand Frigate
System Upgrade is directly attributable to the expertise and record
of success Lockheed Martin Canada has established with HCM and now AOPS.
Success on these Canadian naval programs is in large part attributed
to Lockheed Martin Canada's strong Canadian supply chain. LM Canada
manages four Canada-based subcontractors as part of the AOPS contract.
These subcontractors were selected from a competition during the design
phase. Across all programs, the company has managed over 700 contracts
with Canadian companies across nine provinces in the country. This work
offers Canadian companies an opportunity to broaden their portfolios
to sustain and grow their businesses.
"Lockheed Martin Canada is a key partner in achieving best quality
and value for Canada in the production of the Arctic Offshore Patrol
Ships," said Kevin McCoy, President of Irving Shipbuilding Inc.
"We have worked with them over the last 3 years to find the right
command and surveillance solution to best serve the Navy in these important
ships and to achieve the best overall benefit to Canada. I am pleased
to have them on the AOPS team."
AOPS is a Government of Canada procurement project for the RCN. The
project is expected to equip the Canadian Forces with six naval ice-capable
offshore patrol ships able to assert and enforce sovereignty in Canada's
waters where and when necessary, including the Arctic. The ships will
conduct missions for northern surveillance, search and rescue, and interoperation
with the Canadian Forces and other government organizations. The first
Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship is scheduled to be delivered in 2018. |
