Posted: Thursday, May 6, 2021 17:22
The federal government is moving ahead with building two heavy icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard operations in the High Arctic, federal officials announced Thursday.
The 150-metre-long vessels will be able to operate in heavy ice conditions for up to nine months at a time as well carrying out important science research in the High Arctic.
Having two heavy icebreakers in its fleet will allow the Canadian Coast Guard to maintain a year-around presence in the Arctic, said Coast Guard Commissioner Mario Pelletier.
Canada’s Coast Guard fields the world’s second largest icebreaking fleet with 18 icebreakers of varying sizes and capability. Russia is the leading icebreaking power with 40 operational vessels, including 27 ocean-going icebreakers and plans to build 11 new ships.
Tyneside shipbuilder says hundreds of jobs at risk if Hebburn housing scheme goes ahead
A&P tyne says 200 jobs could be put at risk because of a nearby housing scheme
Get
the latest North East news and updates delivered straight to your inbox Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later.
Subscribe
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.
Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice
A Tyneside shipbuilder has promised to fight a proposed housing development next to its factory in Hebburn, after claiming the plans could put hundreds of jobs at risk.
Leonardo to supply OTO 127/64 LW Vulcano guns for CSC programme 23 Apr 2021 (Last Updated April 23rd, 2021 10:39)
Leonardo has secured a contract to supply four OTO 127/64 LightWeight (LW) Vulcano naval guns to Lockheed Martin Canada.
Share Article
Leonardo has secured a contract to supply four OTO 127/64 LightWeight (LW) Vulcano naval guns to Lockheed Martin Canada.
The company will also deliver an automatic ammunition handling system (AAHS) as an optional solution to Lockheed Martin.
The guns are for the new Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) new multi-role combat ships.
Irving Shipbuilding will construct the Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC) at the Halifax shipyard in Nova Scotia.
Leonardo to equip Canadian Surface Combatants with naval guns April 23, 2021, by Naida Hakirevic
Leonardo has been awarded a contract to supply to Lockheed Martin four OTO 127/64 LW Vulcano naval guns for the Royal Canadian Navy’s new multi-role combat ships.
The deal also includes the automatic ammunition handling system (AAHS) as an optional solution.
As informed, the first three systems will be installed on board the new naval units, while the fourth will be used for training activities.
The Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC) will be built by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. at the Halifax shipyard in Nova Scotia. The CSC programme aims to build 15 multi-mission combat ships as part of the broader National Shipbuilding Strategy, a long-term project focusing on the renewal of the entire Canadian fleet.
Home» News»Canada Selects Leonardo Naval Gun Systems for the CSC Combat Ships
The 127/64 LW Vulcano is currently the most modern and performing gun in its market secto according to Leonardo. Leonardo picture. Canada Selects Leonardo Naval Gun Systems for the CSC Combat Ships Leonardo has been awarded a contract to supply four OTO 127/64 LW Vulcano naval guns for the Royal Canadian Navy’s new multi-role combat ships. The contract was further to a competitive international tender.
Leonardo press release
Rome, 22 April 2021-Leonardo will supply to Lockheed Martin Canada four OTO 127/64 Light Weight (LW) Vulcano naval guns, including the Automatic Ammunition Handling System (AAHS)as an optional solution, for the new Canadian Surface Combatants(CSC), which will be built by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. at the Halifax shipyard in Nova Scotia. The first three systems will be installed on-board the new naval units, while the four