A Lockheed Martin [LMT]-led industry team earlier this month unveiled the Canadian Advanced Command and Control System (CanACCS-9LV) and demonstrated the team’s readiness to lead the combat systems integration element of the Canadian navy’s Halifax-class modernization program, the company said.

The modernization program will upgrade the nation’s 12 multi-mission frigates, according to Lockheed Martin.

The proposed Saab-Lockheed Martin CanACCS-9LV system will provide the Canadian navy’s Halifax fleet with advanced capabilities, including proven Enhanced Sea Sparrow Missile anti-ship missile defense capabilities.

Raytheon [RTN] builds ESSM.

Saab and Lockheed Martin have worked together for more than two years to ensure the successful integration of Saab’s 9LV system with proven and deployed Canadian navy command and control systems, according to Lockheed Martin.

Lockheed Martin Canada’s facility in Montreal is the Combat Systems Integration Centre of Excellence for the Canadian navy. The facility was established as part of the company’s commitment as original equipment manufacturer of the current combat system onboard the Halifax class, and has served for the past two decades as the centre for software development, integration and in-service support. The facility’s capabilities allow the navy and Lockheed Martin to address critical areas of risk before shipboard integration, the company said.

“Lockheed Martin’s investment will provide the Canadian navy with the most advanced technology in the world today and create excellent export opportunities for Canadian industry,” Tom Digan, President of Lockheed Martin Canada, said.

System development and maintenance will be performed at Lockheed Martin facilities in Montreal and Halifax.

In addition to the pursuit of the Halifax-class Modernization Combat System Integration contract, Lockheed Martin’s solution and technology will be marketed world-wide for naval command and control systems, Lockheed Martin added.