OTTAWA - KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: KWE) (TSXV: KWE) announced it has been selected by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to provide training and certification for the force's Team Awareness Kit (TAK) lead users and trainers.
The OPP, one of Canada's largest police forces, will see its Field Support Bureau including the Tactics and Rescue Unit, Aviation Services, K9-unit, and Emergency Response Team, benefit from this enhanced real-time communication and situational awareness technology.
The contract's value was described as modest by KWESST President and CEO Sean Homuth, but he emphasized its significance in equipping the OPP with TAK-enabled capabilities. Homuth stated that working with the OPP validates KWESST’s position in delivering such technologies to law enforcement and first responders, potentially reducing response time and saving lives.
KWESST's TAK-enablement comes through its KWESST Lightning™ Software as a Service (SaaS) offering, which is a cloud-based app providing situational awareness for public safety markets. The system allows users to choose from various "mission" modules suitable for different incidents, promising quick engagement and seamless interoperability among agencies.
The company also mentioned its ongoing subcontract to develop a Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) module for law enforcement and volunteers involved in search operations. Homuth highlighted the SaaS model's benefits, including the lack of capital investment or maintenance costs for organizations, and faster coordinated response capabilities.
KWESST, which specializes in next-generation tactical systems for military and security forces, has previously announced plans to launch the first commercially available GSAR module by mid-2024, with a revised full commercial availability timeline set for late Q3 2024.
The training and certification contract with the OPP represents a strategic step for KWESST in expanding its public safety solutions, with the potential to influence the company's growth in the law enforcement training and technology sector. This news is based on a press release statement.
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