EID has signed a contract with Damen Shipyards Group of the Netherlands, for the communications systems to be placed on board of the Portuguese Navy´s new MultiPurpose Vessel (MPV), built by DAMEN. This contract is not only for the Integrated Communication System (ICS), but also, for the first time, for the supply of the ship’s entire network.
The new generation ICS, completely developed, produced and supplied by EID, is designed to improve the efficiency and safety of communication operations on board naval vessels. The system, which benefits from a modular and flexible design, can be efficiently adapted to a variety of operational scenarios as and when needed.
In addition, EID will also be supplying for this project the underwater telephone (UWT) from the German company ELAC, one of Cohort’s other subsidiaries.
EID and DAMEN, who have been growing an excellent relationship over the past 20 years, are very positive that this project will be the latest example of their continuing successful collaboration.
Martin Bennett, Executive President of EID states: “We are excited to continue our collaboration with DAMEN, and to partner again with ELAC, contributing to the modernisation and efficiency of Portuguese Navy operations. We couldn’t be happier with the opportunity of supplying the entire C4i solution for the exciting and ground breaking MultiPurpose Vessel project.“ And concludes by saying that: “I believe that these strong and solid partnerships will contribute to the continuing relationship of trust with the Portuguese Navy.”
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About EID
Part of Cohort plc since 2016, EID is a Portuguese technology company with extensive know-how and experience in the fields of electronics, communications and command & control.
The company is focused on the design, manufacture and supply of advanced, high-performance equipment and systems, for the worldwide defence community. EID is active in multiple countries worldwide, with customers in Europe, Africa, South America, Middle East and in the Asia Pacific region.
About Cohort plc
Cohort plc is an independent technology company and the parent company of six innovative, agile and responsive businesses, Chess, EID, ELAC SONAR, MASS, MCL, and SEA, providing a wide range of services and products for UK, German, Portuguese and international customers in defence, security and related markets.
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