The Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Limitedย (Armscor) is an acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence (DOD), and other organs of state. Armscorโs mandate is to provide the armed forces with state-of-the-art defence matรฉriel, delivering innovative defence solutions efficientlyย and effectively. The organisation manages the strategic capabilitiesย of the DOD, producing research and vanguard technological solutions required to provide safety and security for South Africa, its citizens andย the continent.
The Institute of Maritime Technology
The Institute for Maritime Technology (IMT), a subsidiary of Armscor, is an accreditedย world-class facility strategically providing science-based technological and engineering support to the South African Navy and other members of the maritime community locally and globally. With close to 50 yearsโ of success, IMT is an ISO 9001 accredited organisation located in Simonโs Town, Western Cape; specialising in maritime technologies, sciences for military defence applications, defence research, development, testing and evaluation of maritime systems for the defence and commercial sector.
Why choose us
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IMT is renowned for its capabilities and delivering value to its customers. The facility boasts modern well-equipped workspaces, including laboratories, workshops, test platforms for boats, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The Institute uses cutting-edge hardware across its premises, including sensors, instruments, research equipment and information technology systems. IMT professionals are highly competent and are its competitive advantage; involved in research, development, data gathering, analysis, and interpretation in addition to operating and maintaining the equipment and facilities.
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Services Offered
- Environmental Characterisation (ENCH)
- Naval Electro Optics (NEO)
- Naval Systems Subsurface (NSSS)
- Underwater Sensors & Signatures (UWSS)
- Naval Systems Above Water (NSAW)
- Maritime RF Electromagnetics Underwater Security (USEC)
- Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)
- Maritime Decision Support (MDS)
Contact us for more information
Tel: +27 21 786 8100 Email: info@imt.co.zaย Website: www.armscor.co.za
Martello Road, Simonโs Town, Cape Town, Western Cape