Schiebel announced today it has been selected by MDA Space Ltd., a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as part of the company’s contract award to equip the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)’s Halifax-class ships with up to six CAMCOPTER S-100 Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS).
Schiebel will provide the CAMCOPTER S-100, a maritime-proven solution designed to fully meet the rigorous Royal Canadian Navy’s Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) UAS requirements. As a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) platform capable to operate day and night in all-weather conditions, it will deliver real-time ISTAR situational awareness out to 100 nautical miles from the ship.
The system supports a comprehensive suite of maritime payloads, including Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors, Maritime Radar, Automatic Identification System (AIS), and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder technology. The ISTAR UAS project will significantly enhance the RCN’s ability to detect and monitor potential maritime threats, both at home and abroad.
“We are delighted to win this contract and honoured to support the Royal Canadian Navy’s ISTAR capability needs,” said Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of the Schiebel Group. “With its operationally proven maturity and ability to integrate multiple sensors required for the demanding maritime domain, the CAMCOPTER S-100 is ideally suited to meet the Royal Canadian Navy’s evolving requirements for persistent maritime intelligence and situational awareness.”
