Raytheon Canada to supply NRWS for Royal Canadian Navy Surface Vessels

: Posted On Friday, 25 March 2016 14:28

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Raytheon Canada to supply NRWS for Royal Canadian Navy Surface Vessels

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.

Raytheon Canada's NRWS will be based on Rafael's Mini-Typhoon pictured here (Picture: Royal Australian navy)

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."