Underwater Warfare Suite Upgrade (UWSU)

Project Type

Project Replace

Objective

To modernize the underwater warfare sensor suite that is currently installed on the Halifax Class frigates. The Underwater Warfare Suite Upgrade (UWSU) project will improve the performance of the underwater sensors through the upgrade and/or replacement of the components of the underwater warfare sensor suite.

Requirements

The UWSU Project will reinstate a tactical advantage over threat submarines/torpedoes and gain improved survivability. UWSU will deliver an integrated system that replaces the current towed array sensor and sonobuoy processing system, adds additional active intercept sensors, and improves the processing and transmission control system of the existing hull mounted sonar. Additional components for the project will include a towed low frequency active sonar capability and a compatible active receive array that will improve detection performance for targets operating in both open ocean and littoral environments.

Funding Range

$100 million to $249 million

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

Options Analysis Phase

Completed

Definition Phase

Completed

Implementation Phase

In Progress

Initial Delivery

2024/2025

Final Delivery

2029/2030

Defence Capability Areas

• Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
• Sea
• Surveillance & Reconnaissance
• Training and Simulation

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Battlespace Situational Awareness Tools
• Business Intelligence & Analytical Tools
• Decision Support Tools
• Intelligence Fusion Tools
• Intelligence Mission Data Support Tools
• Combatant Ships
• Marine sub-systems and Platform Management Systems
• Ship parts and components
• Sonar and Acoustic Systems
• Emerging/Advanced Training Techniques
• Simulation Equipment
• Simulation Software
• Target Services
• Testing Facilities
• Training Integration Tools
• Training Services
• Training Support Facilities and Equipment
• Virtual Training Systems

Key Industrial Capabilities

• In Service Support
• Sonar and Acoustic Systems

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