The Canadian government has detailed plans to acquire Medium Range Radar technology used in the Israeli military's Iron Dome air defence system for the Canadian armed forces, it announced on 29 July.
Rheinmetall Canada has been awarded contracts to produce 10 Medium Range Radar systems and provide the associated in-service support, with a combined potential value of up to $243.3 million. Israel-based ELTA will work as a subcontractor.
Delivery of the radar systems will begin in 2017. They will enable Canadian forces to accurately and quickly locate the weapons of enemy forces, and will also deliver aerial surveillance capabilities, working day and night under all weather conditions to generate a real-time understanding of air traffic above a battlefield. The systems are air transportable, rapidly deployable and highly mobile.
Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence, said: 'Much like Israel's successful Iron Dome radar technology, the Medium Range Radar system will be able to instantly track enemy fire aimed at Canadian armed forces personnel and help keep them safe during operations. We’re moving forward with providing the men and women of the military with the equipment they need to do their jobs in the service of their country.'
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