Components for the US Navy’s mobile ground-launch systems
Rheinmetall Canada has secured a contract to supply the US Navy with spare parts for the MSU-200NAV air start units. The contract, awarded by the US Department of Defense through the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), is valued in the single-digit millions of euros, with delivery set for the period between late 2026 and late 2028.
The MSU-200NAV plays a critical role in starting aircraft engines both on land and at sea. Rheinmetall Canada will provide essential spare parts for two primary components: the starter, responsible for initiating turbine operation, and the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system, which governs the turbine’s power output, sequence control, and safety.
Engineered for reliability, efficiency, and long-term availability, the MSU-200NAV features a proven turbine-based design, suitable for deployment across the globe. It has demonstrated its efficacy in diverse climatic conditions and is noted for its ease of operation and maintenance.
The compact design and reduced weight of the MSU allow for airlifting to forward operating bases, offering armed forces a flexible solution for mobile aircraft ground support.
Rheinmetall boasts substantial technical expertise in aircraft ground support, backed by a proven history of providing dependable solutions to the US armed forces, allied nations, and civilian customers.
Development, modernization, and maintenance of the MSUs are conducted at Rheinmetall Canada’s facility in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, ensuring the long-term availability of this essential aircraft ground support capability.
This partnership through the Canadian Commercial Corporation illustrates Rheinmetall’s commitment as a reliable defense sector partner while fostering the growth of Canadian industrial value within significant ground support technologies.
