TORONTO, May 31 (UPI) -- Magellan Aerospace and Atlas Elektronik Canada are collaborating on the development of the rocket motor and warhead sections of an anti-torpedo torpedo.
Collaboration on the SeaSpider will combine the expertise of Atlas Elektronik in naval systems like the SeaHake mod4 heavyweight torpedo and the rocket technology of Magellan Aerospace to leverage Canadian and German technology to develop the hard-kill weapon.
Under a memorandum of understanding, Atlas Elektronik Canada will build up capability in project management, research and development and work with Magellan Aerospace. Atlas Elektronik Naval Weapons Division in Wedel, Germany, will provide ongoing support.
SeaSpider, which will be integrated with sonar and acoustic sensors, is designed to provide hard-kill defense capability against all torpedo threats for surface vessels and submarines.
"Magellan welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with Atlas Elektronik, a recognized world-leader in naval systems," said Phil Underwood, president and chief executive officer of Magellan Aerospace. "Magellan has a proven record of launching globally successful propulsion products, and looks forward to participating in this new endeavour with Atlas."
Atlas Elektronik Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Elektronik GmbH of Germany. It serves the Canadian market with a specific focus on command and control, sonar, and unmanned vehicles.
Magellan Aerospace provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defense and space agencies worldwide.
