Ultra Maritime has been awarded a significant $89 million contract by Lockheed Martin Canada, Inc. to provide three shipsets of Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (SSTD) systems for the River-class destroyer (RCD) program.

The SSTD system is a globally recognized torpedo defence solution, offering comprehensive protection from detection to countermeasure deployment. Navies worldwide depend on this technology to safeguard their vessels and crews against torpedo threats. The system’s integration of a streamlined in-line tow mechanism and automatic threat alerts ensures exceptional performance, detecting threats with high accuracy while maintaining a low false alarm rate. Additionally, it minimizes operator workload, making it an efficient and reliable defence system.

With over two decades of expertise in torpedo defence, Ultra Maritime is a trusted leader in providing cutting-edge solutions for both surface ships and submarines. The company has deployed and supported torpedo defence systems across the globe, supplying more than 30,000 expendable countermeasures. This extensive experience allows Ultra Maritime to deliver integrated torpedo defence solutions that combine expendable countermeasures, towed countermeasures, and advanced threat detection sensors. The result is a system that enhances situational awareness and shortens response times against incoming torpedoes. Ultra Maritime remains committed to advancing its capabilities and is proud to collaborate with Lockheed Martin Canada and the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) to equip the Royal Canadian Navy’s River-class destroyers with state-of-the-art SSTD technology.

“Having previously secured a three shipset production order to supply Hull Mounted Sonars (HMS) for the RCD program, as well as supplying twelve UWSU towed arrays into the Halifax-class, Ultra Maritime is pleased to play a pivotal role in delivering state-of-the-art Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities to the Royal Canadian Navy,” said John Gallagher, Vice President and General Manager of Ultra Maritime Canada. “We are fully committed in our partnership with Lockheed Martin Canada, our Canadian workforce and suppliers. More importantly, we are proud to serve the Royal Canadian Navy and take great pride in providing our life-saving capabilities.”

Steve Rogers, Senior Director of RCD Programs at Ultra Maritime, commented, “This is excellent news for the team as we move into 2025. We are well placed to execute the SSTD program utilizing expertise across our global Ultra Maritime lines of business, led by the team here in Dartmouth.”

The RCD program, alongside Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) Industrial Technological Benefits (ITB) policy, has played a crucial role in Ultra Maritime’s growth. It has enabled the company to establish an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Center of Excellence in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, fostering technological advancements and economic development within Canada. Through over $20 million in capital investments, Ultra Maritime has generated more than 150 high-value manufacturing jobs and bolstered a network of suppliers, including numerous small and medium-sized enterprises.

This contract underscores Ultra Maritime’s dedication to innovation, national defence, and economic growth while reinforcing its position as a global leader in torpedo defence solutions.