Lockheed Martin Gyrocam sensors head for Canada
Lockheed Martin will supply its Gyrocam sensor systems to the Canadian Department of National Defense as part of a foreign military sales contract from the US Marine Corps.
The contract will see Lockheed Martin deliver eight Gyrocam systems in the third quarter of 2014. The sensors will be installed on Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles in Canada’s fleet.
The Gyrocam system includes high-resolution colour, night vision and thermal sensors in a stabilised gimbal that can be mast-mounted on virtually any ground, airborne, maritime or expeditionary platform to provide unobstructed, 360-degree surveillance and threat detection capability.
Dana Rocca, turreted systems program director at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, said: ‘Gyrocam sensor systems have proven reliability and performance in combat operations supporting critical route-clearance and surveillance missions. These systems help save lives by enhancing warfighters' situational awareness and providing them the ability to detect, identify and track threats from remote distances.’
Lockheed Martin has previously delivered the sensors to support Canadian Armed Forces Expedient Route Opening Capability teams.
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