TORONTO, May 27 2016 /CNW/
- ATLAS ELEKTRONIK and Magellan Aerospace signed a Memorandum of
Understanding on Thursday, May 26,
2016, sealing intent to collaborate on the development of
the rocket motor and warhead sections of the SeaSpider®
Anti-Torpedo-Torpedo.
SeaSpider® will combine the best technology and
decades of experiences of two worlds – the expertise of ATLAS
ELEKTRONIK in naval systems like the SeaHake® mod4
heavyweight torpedo and the leading rocket technology of Magellan
Aerospace as chosen by NASA. This pairing will leverage Canadian
and German innovation and technology to develop effective
"hard-kill" torpedo defence with the world's leading
Anti-Torpedo-Torpedo. Magellan Aerospace and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK
Canada will enter the global market of naval defence with a
revolutionary underwater rocket motor for SeaSpider®
that will define the world standard and support diversity in a key
Canadian aerospace capability. This industrial effort seeks to
secure and create long-term Canadian employment in the naval
defence space.
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK CANADA,
located in Victoria, BC, will
build up capability in project management, research and development
and work with Magellan Aerospace out of their facilities in
Winnipeg and Rockwood, MB. ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Naval Weapons
Division in Wedel, Germany will
provide ongoing support.
With the SeaSpider® system at technology readiness
level 6 the system concept as well as the novel underwater rocket
propulsion is proven in multiple firings at sea and the transition
to production maturity through development and qualification can
now be achieved in collaboration across the Atlantic. The common
goal is the concurrent certification for NATO and Allied forces
deployment and the establishment of a new standard in torpedo
defence.
SeaSpider® is designed to provide hard-kill defence
capability against all torpedo threats for surface vessels and
submarines. As the key enabler for torpedo defence,
SeaSpider® will be integrated with sonar and acoustic
sensors to counter these underwater warfare threats.
Rick Gerbrecht, President and CEO
of ATLAS ELEKTRONIK CANADA Ltd
states "We are pleased to be working with Magellan Aerospace, a
proven supplier of solid rocket propellant systems to NASA where
quality and dependability to operate in harsh conditions is
mandatory. The SeaSpider® represents an unprecedented
resurgence in the excellence in Canadian Anti-Submarine Warfare
capability. We are proud to be part of this effort that will offer
the RCN, in time for the construction of the Canadian Surface
Combatant, the leading integrated UWW solution to protect ships and
sailors".
"Magellan welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with Atlas
Elektronik, a recognized world-leader in naval systems", said
Phil Underwood, President and CEO of
Magellan Aerospace. "Magellan has a proven record of launching
globally successful propulsion products, and looks forward to
participating in this new endeavour with Atlas", he concluded.
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK CANADA
Ltd
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK CANADA Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH of Bremen,
Germany and serves the Canadian market with a specific focus
on Command & Control, sonar, and unmanned vehicles. ATLAS
ELEKTRONIK CANADA is strategically
located in proximity to the Royal Canadian Navy's Pacific Fleet and
a NSPS Shipyard and is capable of providing any of the ATLAS Group
products as well as a broad range of associated technical and
logistics support services for the entire product life
cycle.
For further information please contact:
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK CANADA Ltd
Rick Gerbrecht
President & CEO
Suite 2202D-4464 Markham St
Victoria BC, V8Z 7X8
Tel: 1-778-224-1010
Mobile: 1-250-812-9897
Email: rick.gerbrecht@ca.atlas-elektronik.com
www.canada.atlas-elektronik.com
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK
The ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Group
stands for maritime and naval solutions above and below the ocean
surface. The company holds a leading position in all fields of
maritime high technology, from command & control systems
including radio & communication systems for submarines, surface
combatants and mine warfare systems and ranging to heavyweight
torpedoes, coastal surveillance systems and in-service support.
ATLAS has established a worldwide customer portfolio. The
electronics specialist is a joint company of ThyssenKrupp and
Airbus DS.
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH
Steffen Leuthold
Head of Political Affairs and Corporate Communications
Sebaldsbrücker Heerstrasse 235
28309 Bremen / Germany
Tel.: +49-(0)421-457 3932
Fax: +49-(0)421-457 3737
Email: steffen.leuthold@atlas-elektronik.com
MAGELLAN AEROSPACE
Magellan Aerospace is a
global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex
assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine
manufacturers, and defense and space agencies worldwide. Magellan
designs, engineers, and manufactures aero engine and aero structure
assemblies and components for aerospace markets, advanced products
for military and space markets, industrial power generation, and
specialty products. Magellan is a public company whose shares trade
on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: MAL), with operating units
throughout Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Poland.
SOURCE Magellan Aerospace Corporation
