OSI to upgrade RCN’s navigation systems
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) has signed a contract with the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) to deliver MIL-SPEC navigation system hardware upgrades and in-service support, the company announced on 30 May.
The agreement will see OSI design, build, test, certify and deliver hardware upgrades to replace legacy systems onboard 44 surface ship and five submarines.
The company will also provide spares and training support along with a five-year in-service support contract to ensure the systems are maintained and fully operational at all times.
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