OSI to deliver TDNS for submarine upgrade programme
A submarine upgrade programme is aiming for 'tactical advantage' through a new navigation software solution.
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) is providing its Tactical Dived Navigation System (TDNS) submarine navigation solution to an undisclosed submarine upgrade programme, the company announced on 26 October.
The contract, facilitated through the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) for a government-to-government agreement to support an allied navy, is for a system based on OSI’s upgrade design applied to existing navigation capability in legacy submarines.
In a statement, OSI said that part of the design included a Digital Maritime Operations Plot (D-MOP) with the ECPINS Submarine software, to deliver 'tactical navigation advantage'.
'In a submarine, where operating space is confined, the D-MOP’s hardware and a flexible system architecture is custom fitted to maximise and efficiently deliver navigational and tactical advantage to the crew,' the company statement said.
ECPINS Submarine exploits technology by offering features that increase the submarine’s performance by being able to operate with or without the aid of sensors, which the company described as 'a superior tactical as well as self-defence capability'.
As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to our Defence Insight and Premium News subscribers, our curated defence news content provides the latest industry updates, contract awards and programme milestones.
More from Naval Warfare
-
![South Korea advances next-gen naval concepts for future force needs]()
South Korea advances next-gen naval concepts for future force needs
HHI and Hanwha Ocean outline highly autonomous and unmanned-enabled designs as the ROKN explores force structure for the 2030s and beyond.
-
![US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026]()
US representatives plan to invest $1.6 billion in US Coast Guard inventory in FY2026
The FY26 Homeland Security Bill Markup of the House Committee on Appropriations included resources for the procurement of ships, aircraft and unmanned systems.
-
![US Navy seeks industry partners to address pressing research needs]()
US Navy seeks industry partners to address pressing research needs
The Office of Naval Research will host an Industry Engagement Day in August aiming at building new partnerships and advancing its science and technology initiatives in multiple areas.
-
![Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion in contracts for AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the US Navy]()
Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion in contracts for AN/SPY-6(V) radars for the US Navy
Under the most recent contract, the US Navy will receive four additional AN/SPY-6(V) radars, increasing the number of radars under contract to 42. The radars are considered key for expanding the navy’s capability for air defence.
-
![Royal Canadian Navy’s final Harry DeWolf-class vessel to be delivered this summer]()
Royal Canadian Navy’s final Harry DeWolf-class vessel to be delivered this summer
The sixth Canada’s Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship is currently at the final stages of construction within Irving Shipbuilding.
