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Overwatch Imaging Included in MDA SPACE RCN ISTAR Program
- Overwatch Imaging
- Sep 16
- 1 min read
PT-8 Smart Sensor will equip UAS platform with passive, image-based ISR capabilities
September 16, 2025 (Hood River, Oregon) – Overwatch Imaging is pleased to announce it has been selected by MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as part of the company’s contract award to equip the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)’s Halifax-class ships with up to six new Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS).
Overwatch Imaging will supply the program with its flagship PT-8 Smart Sensor, equipping the platform with passive, AI-powered wide-area search, detection, and classification capabilities to enhance maritime domain awareness.
The Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (ISTAR UAS) project will significantly enhance the RCN’s ability to detect and monitor potential maritime threats, both at home and abroad.
"We’re proud to work alongside MDA Space in supporting the Royal Canadian Navy’s ISTAR UAS program," said Greg Davis, Founder and CEO of Overwatch Imaging. "Powered by our Automated Sensor Operator software, the PT-8 Smart Sensor is a highly-capable day-night image-based radar that delivers real-time automated detections to reduce workload and enhance tactical decision-making in maritime domain awareness operations. This program highlights how integrating advanced imaging with AI-enabled autonomy is strengthening maritime security operations.”
By extending the Navy’s situational awareness and operational reach, the advanced technology of the RCN-ISTAR UAS will support Canada’s naval missions and provide the RCN with critical expertise in uncrewed systems and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
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