Key Contracts for Canadian Surface Combatant Awarded.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. announced the awarding of two significant contracts to L3Harris on June 25, 2024. These contracts involve the supply and installation of the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) and the Control & Instrumentation system for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC), currently under construction for the Royal Canadian Navy.
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The CSC will replace the existing Halifax-class frigates and will form the core of Canada’s naval combat capabilities (Picture source: BAE Systems)

The CSC is a variant of the Type 26 Frigate, currently being built for the Royal Navy. As part of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), Irving Shipbuilding is tasked with constructing 15 CSC ships.

These ships will replace the existing Halifax-class frigates and will form the core of Canada’s naval combat capabilities. The construction of the Production Test Module for these ships is scheduled to commence this summer, marking a significant milestone in what is described as the largest and most complex shipbuilding project in Canadian history.

Under these new contracts, L3Harris will design and deliver the IPMS, a sophisticated system for managing the ship’s propulsion, power generation, and auxiliary functions. This system is expected to significantly enhance the performance, reliability, and safety of the new combat ships.

According to Manuel Perez, Director of Maritime International Business Development at L3Harris, the integrated systems will improve the safety and situational awareness of the CSC’s crew by providing real-time monitoring and reliable communication capabilities, thus enhancing operational efficiency and mission success.

The work under these contracts will be carried out at L3Harris’ Montreal facility, providing skilled jobs to the region, including positions for systems engineers, project managers, technicians, quality assurance specialists, procurement, and customer support specialists.

This latest supply chain announcement contributes to over $314 million in total contracts and investments delivered to Quebec, demonstrating the impact of the NSS and its role in delivering regional economic benefits and fostering Canadian innovation nationwide.

Perez also emphasized the longstanding collaboration between L3Harris and Irving Shipbuilding, noting their joint efforts to support the Royal Canadian Navy and serve Canada’s national security interests. Lee Fromson, Vice President of Supply Chain and Quality at Irving Shipbuilding, remarked on the national impact of the shipbuilding industry.

He stated that in ten short years, the NSS has rebuilt Canada’s shipbuilding industry and created supply chains that span nationwide. Fromson underscored the importance of working with partners and suppliers to advance the CSC and support the sailors tasked with maintaining security both at home and overseas.