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For the csc program t the dashboard www.vanguardcanada.com JUNE/JULY 2016 29 warshIp desIgn combat sYstems Integrator bae systems BAE Systems's Type 26 GCS is tailored for versatility – from high intensity conflict to humanitarian assistance, the 150 metre long vessel is economic and highly survivable. The Type 26 design features open systems are architecture and can accommodate Canada-specific sub-systems. The shipbuilding powerhouse has also designed the Type 45 Destroyer (Daring class). Weighing 7500 tonnes, the vessel is powered by Rolls-Royce WR-21 engines and runs off a single power plant. Combat Systems Integrator: BAE Sys- tems Surface Ships Limited. odense maritime technology From Denmark's Odense Maritime Technol- ogy comes the Iver Huitfeldt class Frigate. Evolved from the Absalon Class, the frigate has a seven-deck monohull design and 15 watertight sections. Six hazard zones, complete with airlocks, protect the crew from chemical, radioactive or biological weapon attacks. Combat Systems Integrator: Thales navantia sa First launched in 2004, the Navantia's Fridt- jof Nansen-Class Frigate weighs in at 5,290 tonnes and has a maximum speed of 26.6 knots. Thirteen watertight compartments increase survivability while BAZAN BRAVO Engines provide the power. Combat Systems Integrator: Lockheed Martin Canada (Aegis) bae systems BAE Systems has long been a provider of systems engineering and integration for the U.S. Navy. The company has produced the ship-based Standard Missile Program as well as the Command, Control, Commu- nications Computers, Intelligence, Surveil- lance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) system for sea platforms. thales The French shipbuilding company Thales has integrated Combat Systems on almost 200 naval platforms across 27 shipyards. The Thales Combat Management System (TACTICOS) combines Combat Operations and Maritime Security Operations, with mission packages ranging from Anti Air Warfare clusters to Fire Control clusters to Tactical Datalink solutions. Lockheed martin canada (aegis) Lockheed Martin Canada, the Prime Con- tractor and Combat Systems Integrator to the Royal Canadian Navy's HALIFAX Class Frigates, has developed the CMS 330. The system is built with open architecture design, allowing for versatility between various subsystems. Designed to be a modern and affordable mid-life upgrade in the international market, the CMS 330 comes with a suite of training systems and logistical support.

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