“Rheinmetall Teams Up with Canadian Navy to Deliver Three Decades of Innovative Decoy Munitions”
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During the recent CANSEC exhibition in May 2016 in Canada, the Canadian government alongside ammunition manufacturers Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems–Canada established a licensing agreement for the production of Omnitrap decoy ammunition intended for the Canadian Navy. Valued at a mid-range eight-figure euro sum across its three-decade lifespan, this agreement includes the supply of essential components from Rheinmetall for the Omnitrap decoy munitions. Rheinmetall is set to offer technical support in the setup of the assembly line at the General Dynamics facility located in Repentigny, QC, where the final assembly will be executed.
In 2009, Rheinmetall secured a contract to equip twelve Canadian Halifax-class frigates with the Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS). This automated decoy system provides an exceptional level of protection against incoming anti-ship missiles, and can be fitted on various vessels, either in standalone mode or as a crucial element of the ship’s command, control, and weapons engagement system. Presently, MASS is operational with the navies of 13 countries, with many Canadian frigates being outfitted with MASS systems alongside a standard supply of Omnitrap and MASS Dueras decoys.
In 2015, the Canadian government placed an order for 2,450 Omnitrap decoy rounds from Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems–Canada.
In Q2 of 2016, Rheinmetall recorded an order valued at € 2.5 million. The newly formalized agreement will extend this supply partnership and support that both companies provide to the Canadian government and PSPC (Public Service Procurement Canada) for the upcoming 30 years.
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems–Canada produces Rheinmetall’s 40mm LV and HV rounds as well as parachute illumination rockets under license for the Canadian Armed Forces.
