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OCIANA® Selected as Supplier in Canada's Defence Drone Initiative

OCIANA®, a subsidiary of Global Spatial Technology Solutions Inc. (GSTS), is excited to announce its qualification as a supplier in the Government of Canada's Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace. This significant achievement positions the company across multiple vital streams, including Stream 2 – Digital Enablers, Stream 3 – Systems Integration, and Stream 5 – Innovation and Experimentation.

The Defence Drone Initiative, collaboratively led by the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Defence Investment Agency (DIA), aims to expedite the development, testing, and production of uncrewed and autonomous systems. Through this initiative, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) are expected to gain more versatile access to innovative technologies necessary for enhancing operational capabilities in various domains.

Richard Kolacz, CEO of OCIANA®, noted the importance of this qualification, stating, "By integrating information from multiple space-based, terrestrial, and uncrewed sensors, OCIANA® can provide operators with a more complete intelligence picture to support mission planning, threat detection, and the effective deployment of uncrewed systems."

Key Capabilities of OCIANA®

OCIANA® offers a unique support system for operators in uncrewed and autonomous operations by:

1. Providing Operational Intelligence: The company enhances the protection of uncrewed assets through a comprehensive understanding of threats, vessels, and anomalous activities extending beyond their immediate operating zones.
2. Conducting Tipping and Cueing: By identifying areas of interest and potential threats, OCIANA® can facilitate closer investigations into maritime anomalies.
3. Exploiting UxV Sensor Data: Integrating data from various sources including AIS, SAR, EO/IR, and RF, OCIANA® builds a unified intelligence picture. This supports applications such as dark-vessel detection and crucial infrastructure protection, optimizing mission planning.
4. Supporting Threat Detection and Attribution: The company uses correlated intelligence from multiple sources to identify suspicious vessels or activities potentially linked to unauthorized uncrewed systems.
5. Facilitating Mission Planning and Dynamic Tasking: The intelligence generated within OCIANA® aids in determining the optimal deployment of uncrewed assets and the investigation of significant activities.

Kolacz expressed confidence in the future, saying, "Canada's investment in uncrewed and autonomous systems is creating an opportunity to fundamentally change how maritime operations are conducted. The value of these systems increases significantly when they are connected to a broader intelligence environment like that offered by OCIANA®."

The Future of Naval Operations

As OCIANA® steps into this pivotal role, it is clear that its technology might revolutionize the way maritime operations are approached, making them more efficient and responsive to 21st-century challenges. The ability to utilize advanced digital enablers and systems integration as part of DDI ensures that military and coast guard operations will be equipped with superior intelligence tools.

To explore more about OCIANA® and its services, visit OCIANA.com. This qualification not only marks a significant milestone for OCIANA® but also underscores Canada's commitment to enhancing its defence capabilities in an increasingly complex global environment.