US military pursues affordable, commercial solutions to enhance maritime ISR
The DIU is seeking low-cost, COTS capabilities and technologies to analyse naval environments and increase the safety for personnel and infrastructure.
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.
The DIU is seeking low-cost, COTS capabilities and technologies to analyse naval environments and increase the safety for personnel and infrastructure.
The US Navy has been preparing to award a contract for the refurbishment of MK 41 VLS on board USN vessels and other military type ships.
The growing presence of Beijing’s vessels in the Arctic has been challenging the US, while the Coast Guard still struggles with ageing platforms and delayed acquisition programmes.
The Philippines has turned to regional neighbours Japan and South Korea in a effort to boost its naval fleet with new and ex-Japanese ships. The bonds between the countries is an acknowledgment of the rising power of China and the continued manoeuvres of the Asian giant throughout the region.
The NAVSEA is carrying out market research and will conduct industry days in August to identify potential providers for the DDG MOD 2.0 stage.
The US Pentagon Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) will award OTAs for small and medium affordable uncrewed underwater vehicles. Companies can submit their solution until 24 July.