FTI Medium-Size Frigate
10/01/2018
iXblue, a specialist in maritime navigation and
positioning, has been selected by Naval Group to equip five new 4000-ton
frigates intended for the French Navy. Responsible for the development of these
vessels, Naval Group has signed a contract with iXblue for the acquisition of
Marins inertial navigation systems and Netans data distribution &
processing units to equip these five new generation frigates.
"iXblue is proud to receive Naval Group's strong
vote of confidence in awarding us a contract on this major state-of-the-art
program for the renewal of French naval forces", explains Thomas Buret,
Head of the Inertial Systems and Applications Division. "This contract is
the outcome of a long-standing collaboration with Naval Group with whom we are
working on several export programs.
However, it is the first time that iXblue systems have
been chosen by Naval Group to equip a new-built major combat vessel for the
French Navy. This contract underlines the quality and reliability of iXblue
navigation systems, which have become a standard in the naval defense market.”
Already selected by the English and German navies in
2016, the Marins units offer high-end inertial navigation systems meeting the
military requirements of the most modern combat ships. Based on iXblue fiber
optic gyroscope technology, Marins inertial navigation systems offer very high
performance levels and provide very accurate position, heading, roll, pitch and
speed information regardless of the environment, including GNSS denied environments.
At the heart of the navigation system, the Netans data
distribution & processing unit interfaces directly with the ship's sensors,
acquiring, analyzing, correlating and then distributing data to all onboard
systems. The Netans range provides reliable, consistent and accurate navigation
information in the most challenging operating environments, while addressing
the cybersecurity challenges faced by the world's leading navies.
Integrated onto a single platform, Marins navigation
systems and Netans distribution & processing units precisely match the
exacting requirements of major combat vessels in terms of performance, capacity
and cost of ownership. iXblue navigation systems already equip more than 35
navies and coast guards around the world, including a number of French naval
vessels. The entire French fleet is also equipped with WECDIS navigation
software produced by iXblue (SENIN). This new contract with Naval Group
reinforces the presence of iXblue in this market and further establishes the
group’s positioning as a leading player in the field of navigation.
Original post: ixblue.com
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