Kongsberg to deliver Weapons Control Systems to Italy
The contract was made between the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and KONGSBERG. The extensions include:
KONGSBERG will also be responsible for integration of new sensor systems and the new developed Italian heavy-weight torpedo (NSP/Black Shark). With the integration of these new capabilities, KONGSBERG’s Command & Weapons Control System (MSI-90U Mk 2) for conventional submarines will be among the most advanced in the world today. "KONGSBERG has for more than 40 years developed and supplied Command & Weapons Control Systems to Norwegian, German and Italian submarines. This contract will result in an important renewal of our product range and strengthen our position as supplier of integrated Navigation, Sonar and Command & Weapons Control Systems for submarines. In this context, this is yet another important reference contract for KONGSBERG," says Nils-Oddvar Hagen, Executive Vice President in Kongsberg Defence Systems. (Press release)
Saturday, 16 July 2011 07:04
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