Northstar Network Ltd. Receives Contract Add-on from L-3 to Design and Manufacture Their IPMS Simulators for the Canadian Navy's Halifax-class Frigate Upgrade Program
L-3 MAPPS’ IPMS provides an advanced ship control and monitoring capability for the Frigates’ ship platform systems, including propulsion, electrics, auxiliaries, and steering. It also provides advanced functionality with a damage control system, an on-board training system, CCTV integration and an interface with the ship’s new combat management system. The simulator console addition to Northstar’s IPMS contract will see them designing and manufacturing the MCRT East along with the BDCST East and West Simulators.
“This award demonstrates L-3’s confidence in Northstar, and we are very excited about expanding our console manufacturing operation to include developing and manufacturing the associated Navy Simulators hardware. We are very proud to be working with L-3 MAPPS to help deliver these much-needed enhancements to our Frigates, the workhorses of the Canadian Navy. We look forward to an excellent relationship and future business growth with L-3 MAPPS,” said Howard Nash, President of Northstar.
L-3 MAPPS first implemented the pioneering Integrated Machinery Control System (IMCS) on the Canadian Patrol Frigate program in the 1980’s. Since then, the company has been continuously innovating its open-architecture IPMS, currently exported to 18 navies around the world. “We are very pleased to continue to work with our Newfoundland-based partner, Northstar, a supplier for the fabrication and integration of military standard consoles and operating panels that will form the core components of the Halifax Class IPMS”, said Shankar Udupa, Vice-President of Engineering and Operations of L-3 MAPPS.
The Halifax Class frigate is a class of multi-role patrol frigates that have served the Canadian Forces since 1992. The HMCS Halifax was the first of twelve Canadian-designed and built vessels, which combine traditional anti-submarine capabilities with systems to manage surface and air threats. In 2007, the Canadian government announced a planned refit of the Halifax Class known as the Halifax Class Modernization program.
About Northstar Network
Northstar Network Ltd. is a systems integrator and supply chain manager that together with its 25+ affiliated companies and educational institutions offers industry leading capabilities in systems integration, design engineering, precision machining, electronic contract manufacturing, e-learning and information technology. Northstar Network is wholly owned by Northstar Electronics Inc. (OTCBB: NEIK).
About L-3 MAPPS
L-3 MAPPS, a division of the L-3 Marine & Power Systems group, has over 25 years of experience in pioneering technological advances in the marine automation field and over 35 years of experience in delivering high-fidelity power plant simulation to leading utilities worldwide. In addition, the company has more than three decades of expertise in supplying plant computer systems for Canadian heavy water reactors. L-3 MAPPS also provides targeted controls and simulation solutions to the space sector. The company is based in Montreal.
The Integrated Platform Management System project is a Government of Canada defence procurement which is subject to Canada's Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy. The IRB policy requires L-3 MAPPS, as the prime contractor, to generate high-quality business opportunities in Canada equal to 100% of the contract value.
Company Information
Howard D. NashPresident
Northstar Network Ltd.
1 Duffy Place, Suite 9
St. John’s, NL, Canada
A1B 4M6
(709) 738-6448 Ext 237
(709) 687-7326
howard.nash@nnl.ca
www.northstarnetwork.ca
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