Reference News Network, November 19 report - According to the German website "Handelsblatt", on November 17, the German Navy will use the 330 Combat Management System from Canada to modernize its surface ships. The system, worth over 1 billion euros, was developed by the Canadian branch of Lockheed Martin. It is a command and control and weapon deployment system that can serve as the "information technology hub" of the ship.
The German Federal Ministry of Defense issued a statement saying that the relevant government agreement was signed on the 14th. The project aims to integrate the different information technology systems currently used by German ships, connecting the combat subsystems and technical subsystems on board the ship.
The system was originally developed for the Canadian Navy and has been adopted by the Canadian Navy. The German Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use stated: "This project marks an important step forward in our technological integration and the development of future digital capabilities in the navy with our NATO partner Canada."
Canadian Minister of International Trade, Mahen Dul, said: "The German Navy's choice of the 330 Combat Management System is a recognition of our world-class defense technology and the value of the government agreement."
It is reported that Germany and Canada's cooperation includes not only procurement but also joint research and development, cost sharing, and operational coordination to enhance interoperability within NATO. The project is expected to last about 25 years, with the first ships planned to begin refitting in 2027. In the long term, all active and future naval vessels will be equipped with this system. (Translated by Zhong Sirui)
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