Raytheon
Canada Limited, a subsidiary of Raytheon Company, has been awarded a
contract to install up to 58 Naval Remote Weapon Stations (NRWS) on
Royal Canadian Navy surface vessels. The NRWS is a mission-proven solution
that replaces manually operated stations with technologies that allow
for remote operations. |
Remote
operations enhance crew safety by eliminating the need to have operators
on the deck of the ship during close-range engagement. The NRWS is based
on the proven Mini-Typhoon product line provided by Rafael Advanced
Defense Systems Limited, Raytheon Canada Limited's teammate on this
award.
"Raytheon
modernizes mission critical systems while retaining proven capabilities
and effectiveness for our partners," said Todd Probert, board of
directors, Raytheon Canada Limited. "This integrated and innovative
technology will provide effective weapon operations for the Royal Canadian
Navy operating in high-threat littoral areas."
Raytheon Canada
Limited's offering provides sustainable, long-term benefits to Canadian
industry including Canadian suppliers that have been maximized to develop,
produce, integrate, and deliver the NRWS requirements.
"Our combat
proven, affordable and low-risk system is designed for current operations
with flexibility to add new technologies for future naval combat support,"
said Mark Nicol, president, Raytheon International Inc., Canada. "It
is a mature, capable system designed and tested for navies worldwide."
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Raytheon
Canada's NRWS will be based on Rafael's Mini-Typhoon pictured here (Picture:
Royal Australian navy)