ARLINGTON, Va., March 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- DRS
Technologies, a Finmeccanica Company, announced today that its
Canadian subsidiary will be providing communications systems in
support of the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) ANZAC-class
frigates.
The subcontract was awarded to DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. (DRS
TCL) in support of a communications modernization contract by Selex
ES. DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. (TCL) is the primary
subcontractor to Selex ES.
Under the subcontract DRS will provide all internal tactical and
secure voice switching systems and terminals, including the SHINCOM
3100 central switching unit, wideband audio network data switching
system, console dual screen terminals, outdoor terminals, jackboxes
and ancillaries.
SHINCOM 3100 is the latest generation of shipboard
communications switch technology; and provides reliable, red/black
secure tactical communications for Navy operators.
DRS TCL will produce and deliver eight ship-sets and two shore
systems under the subcontract.
"This is a tremendous opportunity for DRS TCL to deliver the
SHINCOM 3100 system to the Royal Australian Navy. This
system, leverages the existing installed base with the Royal
Canadian Navy and the United States Navy," says Steve Zuber, vice president and general manager,
DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. "This program will allow these Navies
to share key interoperability, technology and applications,
ensuring that SHINCOM 3100 remains the premier internal
communications system for years to come," Zuber said.
About DRS Technologies
DRS Technologies is a leading supplier of integrated products,
services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and
prime contractors worldwide and is the 2013 recipient of the
Defense Security Service Award for Excellence in
Counterintelligence as well as three James S. Cogswell Awards for
Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement. The company is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica SpA (FNC.MI), which employs
approximately 70,000 people worldwide.
For additional information please contact:
Michael Mount
Director
Public Affairs and Communications
571-447-4624
mmount@drs.com
SOURCE DRS Technologies