Halifax Class Modernization (HCM) – Frigate Life Extension (FELEX) – Combat Systems Integrator (CSI)

Project Details

Equipment Procured:	Mid-Life Modernization of the combat systems on the Halifax Class frigates
Quantity:	12+
Client Department:	Department of National Defence
Prime Contractor:	Lockheed Martin Canada
Company Contact:	Gary Hones (514-340-8345)
Industry Canada Manager:	Nathalie Couture (613-954-5203)
Contract Award Date:	November 2008
IRB Achievement Period:	2005-2018
IRB Obligation Value:	$2 billion
Outstanding IRB Obligation to be identified:	In-Service Support: Greater than 40% Design and Build: Between 10% to 25%
Description:	Capability and combat systems upgrade of Canada's 12 Halifax Class frigates, including: Command and Control, Radars, Multilink, IFF, ESM, and Mast and Operations Room Reconfiguration. Long term in-service support for command and control.

Additional Information:

Government of Canada

• Government of Canada Frigate Modernization Contract Benefits Forces and Economy
  Gatineau, November 7, 2008
• General Backgrounder: Halifax-class modernization (HCM)

Project Website

• Project Management Office HALIFAX Class Modernization /Frigate Life Extension (PMO HCM/FELEX) website

Lockheed Martin Website

• Lockheed Martin Canada's Halifax Class Combat Systems Integration Team Successfully Completed Key Design Review
  Ottawa, May 11, 2009
• Lockheed Martin Canada-Led Team Awarded C$2 Billion Halifax-Class Frigate Modernization Contracts
  Ottawa, November 10, 2008