Thales to Supply Towed Array Sonar for Royal Canadian Navy’s River-Class Destroyers - Navy Lookout
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Thales to supply towed array sonar for Royal Canadian Navy’s River-class destroyers - Navy Lookout
Thales has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin Canada to supply the S2087 low-frequency towed array sonar system for the Royal Canadian Navy’s River-class destroyers, providing commonality with the Royal Navy and the other Type 26 frigate derivative operators. The S2087 belongs to the CAPTAS family of variable depth sonars, a world-leading product line […] The post Thales to supply towed array sonar for Royal Canadian Navy’s River-class d…
Thales Canada has announced that it has won a contract from Lockheed Martin Canada for the supply of its S2087 towing sonar system for the future River class destroyers of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) derived from the Type 26 under construction for the Royal Navy....
Announced in 2011 by the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the "Canadian Combat Ships" program aims to enable the Royal Canadian Navy to replace its aging Iroquois-class destroyers and Halifax-class multipurpose frigates. A total of fifteen units are to be built by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. In 2018, at... This article, "Thales to Deliver Towed Sonars for the Royal Canadian Navy's River Destroyers," first appeared on Military Zone.
Thales and Lockheed Martin Canada advance River-class destroyers with S2087 towed array sonar
Thales said the system will enhance Canada’s maritime security and Arctic defence capacity by strengthening sensor capabilities. The contract aligns with Canada’s broader objectives to strengthen defence capabilities and industrial partnerships. The acquisition makes the Royal Canadian Navy the 20th navy to select the CAPTAS system. Thales said the order is aligned with Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy and the country’s new Build–Partner–Buy…
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