Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected to supply bridge navigation systems for nine new mid-shore patrol vessels to be built for the Canadian Coast Guard.

The contract, valued at up to $3 million (USD), was awarded to Northrop Grumman’s Sperry Marine business unit in Canada through its dealer, Techsol Inc., based in Quebec City. Techsol will provide technical support and system integration for the installations. Six of the initial nine ships have been delivered, with the remaining deliveries scheduled for June 2011. The contract includes options for up to three additional ships.