Range of Capability Enhancements for Surface Vessels and Submarines

Leonardo DRS will focus visitor attention on a range of mission-critical solutions for both surface vessels and submarines  at its booth (#242) at the Surface Navy Association (SNA) expo in Arlington, VA, 10-12 January.

The company is a leading provider of next-generation electrical power conversion and propulsion technologies, advanced naval sensing systems, and communication products for the US Navy.  Its products support current and next-generation naval platforms across the fleet, giving commanders the competitive edge today and in future conflicts. On show will be a range of advanced naval electric drive systems, tactical naval radar systems, and other mission-critical systems. “Our leadership position in providing the US Navy with the best technology available dates back to World War II, and today we continue that legacy as we support our sailors with products that support a range of missions and help to bring them home safely,” observed Mike Coulter, SVP Business Development.

Among the solutions to be profiled are:

• SHINCOM 3100 – an integrated all-digital secure voice system that ensures continuity of communications in very adverse conditions. Backwards-compatible to provide improved capability and capacity, replacing legacy systems;

• Zonal Uninterruptible Power Supply – features N+1 redundant hot-swappable 2kVA power and battery modules, and manual and automatic bypass, ensuring continuous uninterrupted operation of the load;

• Maritime Multi-Mission Tactical Radars – incorporating decades of experience and a globally recognized track record of innovation, DRS’ pulse-Doppler software-defined, 4D AESA tactical radars provide hemispheric coverage;

• Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Electronics Module (PEM) – a series of liquid-cooled PEMs that advances solid-state conversion technology for improved power density, flexibility and maintainability; 

• Circuit Breakers – typically mil-spec-rated, these trusted, affordable circuit breakers are included on LHA 6, LHA 8, LCS, FORD-class and T-AKE surface ships and will also be installed on newer LPDs and DDG 51 FLT III ships; 

• Advanced Data Acquisition & Control System (ADACS) – designed to prevent electrical explosions caused by ‘arcing’ in shipboard medium- and low-voltage switchboards; 

• Link 22 Tactical Data Links – a secure beyond-line-of-sight communication capability that increases joint and coalition communications in the surface, sub-surface, land, and air domains by providing unprecedented situational awareness across the battle space;