The Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited (Armscor) is an acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence (DOD), and other organs of state. Armscor’s mandate is to provide the armed forces with state-of-the-art defence matériel, delivering innovative defence solutions efficiently and effectively. The organisation manages the strategic capabilities of the DOD, producing research and vanguard technological solutions required to provide safety and security for South Africa, its citizens and the continent.
The Institute of Maritime Technology
The Institute for Maritime Technology (IMT), a subsidiary of Armscor, is an accredited 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 years’ of success, IMT is an ISO 9001 accredited organisation located in Simon’s 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
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.
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.za Website: www.armscor.co.za
Martello Road, Simon’s Town, Cape Town, Western Cape
