DRS Technologies Receives Contract to Develop High-Speed Electric Generator for the U.S. Navy.PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- DRS Technologies DRS Technologies, Inc. (commonly known as DRS; formerly known as Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems, Inc.) is a supplier of defense electronic products and systems to the United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, aerospace and defense prime , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : DRS DRS Drives (street suffix) DRS Dispute Resolution Service DRS Doctorandus DRS Department of Rehabilitative Services DRS Direct Registration System (securities) DRS Department of Rehabilitation Services ) announced today that it has received $6 million in funding to develop a High-Speed Permanent Magnet Electric Generator prototype for the U.S. Navy, bringing the total value of the generator contract to approximately $12 million. The resulting prototype will be scalable in power output and applicable to multiple platforms Refers to two or more operating environments, which typically include the CPU family and operating system. For example, if versions of a program run on Windows and the Macintosh, the software is said to support multiple platforms. for the support of main and auxiliary power generation. Generators based on this technology to be developed in the future by DRS will be targeted for U.S. Navy multi-mission surface combatants, submarines and advanced Naval propulsion system Noun 1. propulsion system - a system that provides a propelling or driving force system - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the system consists of a motor and a applications. The contract was awarded to DRS by the Office of Naval Research The U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR), headquartered in Arlington, Virginia (Ballston), is the office within the U.S. Department of the Navy that coordinates, executes, and promotes the science and technology programs of the U.S. in Arlington, Virginia. For this award, DRS will design, manufacture and test a 7,000 rpm 10.6 mega watt Permanent Magnet Generator, scalable to 25 mega watts. Work for this award will be accomplished by the company's DRS Power Technology unit, located in Fitchburg and Hudson, Massachusetts Hudson is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 18,113 at the 2000 census. For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Hudson, please see the article Hudson (CDP), Massachusetts. . Upon completion, the generator will be delivered to the Navy's land-based test site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "This new funding supports DRS's reputation as a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, lightweight, permanent magnet electric motors and generators for Naval applications," said Roger N. Sexauer, president of the company's Power Systems business. "This program will substantially extend the state of the art in permanent magnet generator performance, while identifying other potential technologies to be developed and applied to further enhance the system." The goal of the program is to achieve at least a three-time reduction in the size and weight of current generators. The scalability of this design will support main and auxiliary power generation and other applications that require high power density. Under independently awarded contracts from U.S. Navy prime ship yards, DRS is providing electrical plant equipment design and production activity for the CVN-78 carrier program, the Littoral Combat Ship The Littoral Combat Ship is the first of the U.S. Navy's next-generation surface combatants. Intended as a relatively small surface vessel for operations in the littoral region (close to shore), the LCS is smaller than the Navy's guided missile frigates, and have been compared to and the Navy's new next-generation DDG-1000 destroyer programs. The company's unique capability also will support planned U.S. Navy growth initiatives, including future Integrated Propulsion System (IPS) commonality initiatives planned for future surface combatants, submarines, auxiliary ships and carriers. DRS currently is acting as a strategic partner with the U.S. shipbuilding industry for next-generation low- and medium-voltage integrated power systems. From power generation and distribution to power conversion and prime mover prime mover: see energy, sources of. Prime mover The component of a power plant that transforms energy from the thermal or the pressure form to the mechanical form. propulsors, DRS has significant activity in every major U.S. Navy ship design currently underway and continues to be a leading force in shaping the critical technology refresh of the existing fleet. DRS Technologies, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. The company employs approximately 10,000 people. For more information about DRS Technologies, please visit the company's web site at www.drs.com. |
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