Lockheed Martin Canada Awards OSI Maritime Systems the IBNS Production Contract for the First three River-class destroyers
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Vancouver, BC — Lockheed Martin Canada has awarded OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) the contract to execute the manufacturing and delivery of Integrated Bridge and Navigation Systems (IBNS) for the first three River-Class Destroyers (RCD), currently being built for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). This award enables OSI Maritime to execute the full IBNS scope for the first ships, aligning directly with the company’s core expertise in naval integration, solution‑ready equipment delivery, mission‑critical software, and situational awareness solutions.
As a Canadian provider of integrated navigation and command systems, OSI supports the delivery of capable warships to Canada while reinforcing national innovation, sovereignty, and control of Canadian intellectual property over the full lifecycle of the fleet.
OSI’s role on the RCD program delivers long-term benefits to Canadian industry by sustaining high‑value engineering and software jobs, strengthening the domestic naval supply chain, and reinforcing Canada’s sovereign naval capabilities – all pillars of the NSS and Buy Canadian programs. As a global leader supporting over 26 Allied and NATO navies, OSI’s participation in the RCD program positions Canadian defence technology for continued export success with allied navies worldwide.
OSI’s IBNS being delivered for the RCD is a variant of OSI’s world leading Integrated Navigation & Tactical System (INTS). It features capabilities designed for modern naval operations and is powered by ECPINS, the predominant WECDIS (Warship Electronic Chart Display Information System) supplied to NATO and Allied navies. This agreement follows the awarding of the contracts to execute the Project Design and Implementation phases of the program.
Under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the RCD program is the country’s largest and most complex shipbuilding project. The fleet of 15 ships will replace the Halifax-class frigates and serve as the backbone of Canada’s naval combat capability, while strengthening the domestic shipbuilding industry. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is the prime contractor, leading the program with support from Lockheed Martin Canada.
These vessels are designed to support a wide range of operations—from humanitarian assistance to high-intensity conflict. The first tranche includes three ships, each equipped with OSI’s leading IBNS technology, delivering safety‑critical capabilities that form a foundational element of modern naval operations across the class.
Previously, OSI has delivered IBNS solutions to multiple Canadian NSS platforms, including the Resolve-class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment Vessel, six Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS), and the Joint Support Ships. All systems are designed and manufactured at OSI’s headquarters in Burnaby, BC.
Quotes:
Jim Girard, President and CEO of OSI Maritime Systems
"At OSI, we are honoured to be both a global company and proudly Canadian. As a valued supplier within the National Shipbuilding Strategy, we represent the very definition of ‘made in Canada.’ The advanced naval systems relied upon by the Royal Canadian Navy—and by more than 26 allied navies around the world—are designed, developed, and integrated right here in Burnaby by our team of over 400 employees."
Jim Davison, Vice President of Business Development
"This is a very exciting stage of the RCD program, and it adds to the expanding roster of tactical navigation systems we supply to customers worldwide. Equally exciting are the advancements we are making not only in navigation systems, but also in our ECPINS technology – the de facto NATO & Allied Europe WECDIS, autonomous capabilities, and integrated mission management systems. Each of these capabilities is being developed to integrate seamlessly with one another, with the ultimate goal of enhancing crew and ship safety.”
Stephen Isaacs, General Manager, Lockheed Martin Canada Rotary and Mission Systems
“Lockheed Martin Canada is proud to continue its partnership with OSI Maritime Systems, delivering proven Canadian technology to the River-class destroyer program. OSI represents the strength of Canada’s industrial base and the innovation helping power the renewal of the Royal Canadian Navy.”
About OSI
OSI Maritime Systems has been providing advanced integrated navigation and tactical solutions to military customers for over 20 years. As a pioneer of Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (WECDIS), the company has grown to be a leading provider of integrated navigation and tactical solutions designed for naval and maritime security operations. The company develops and delivers integrated bridge systems for warships, integrated dived navigation systems for submarines, and C2 systems for small craft. OSI currently has 27 naval customers from around the world with more than 800 warships and submarines operating with its world leading integrated navigation and tactical solutions.