CLIFTON, N.J., Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Norway's Defense Logistics Organization has chosen ITT Corp. to produce submarine-based tactical surveillance systems.
The New Jersey company said it will produce six tactical radar Electronic Support Measures and surveillance systems for Ula Class submarines under the contract.
No financial details were disclosed.
"With our established in-country support and ability to offer early delivery of a solution that provides commonality across the Norwegian fleet, ITT is committed to helping Norway achieve its mission," said Bill Devlin, vice president of ITT's Radar Reconnaissance and Acoustic Systems business area. "This win continues to position us as a premier international supplier of ESM systems."
ESM systems play a vital role in a submarine's defenses. By monitoring electromagnetic energy, the crew can detect, intercept, locate or analyze sources of those signals to detect other vessels or objects and determine if any of these are a threat.
ITT said its solution for Norway is based on its ES-3701 precision ESM system, which is in use by numerous navies.
