Underwater warfare

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  Thales propose a large range of systems for anti-submarine warfare and mine countermeasures. The group's expertise spans the entire spectrum of sonar technologies, from acoustics, electronics, signal processing and mechanical engineering to data fusion, as well as single or multi-platform operating systems.

   

  

• Anti-submarine warfare - surface ships

  

  For surface combatants, Thales brings a large experience in active low frequency variable depth sonars and hull mounted sonars. Recent successes include the FREMM European multi-mission frigates and the second phase of the UK 2087 Programme for two T23 frigates.

  A first order has been secured for the new Captas Nano linear low frequency variable depth sonar.

• Anti-submarine warfare - submarine systems

  

  The Thales Submarine offer comprises a full range of acoustic and non acoustic sensors to provide conventional or nuclear-powered submarines with outstanding detection and ISR capacity. Latest references comprise the UMS 3000 integrated sonar system for French Navy Barracuda nuclear-powered attack submarine, the 2076 sonar suite and CM010 non-hull penetrating optronic mast for UK Astute Class, as well as S-Cube sonar suite for India Scorpene  or for Ecuadorian Navy’s 209 type submarine refit.

   

• Anti-submarine warfare - airborne systems

  

  Building on decades of expertise in airborne acoustic systems for both anti-submarine helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft, Thales has established an unrivalled depth of experience in active dipping sonar, advanced sonobuoys processing and high performance active & passive sonobuoys. The US Navy chose the worldwide N°1 dipping sonar FLASH for its MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, the Royal Navy for its Merlins and the United Arab Emirate for its Naval Cougars. France, Norway and Sweden have also chosen FLASH and FLASH-S for their NFH90s. The dipping sonar has also been successfully adapted to SPARTAN Unmanned Surface Vehicle.

• Minewarfare systems

  

  As integrator of over half the world’s in-service fleet of mine hunters, Thales covers the full spectrum for mine countermeasures including minehunting and mine avoidance sonars, influence sweeps, tactical systems and multi-influence measurement stations. Thales leads large-scale mine countermeasure programmes and assumes total responsibility for the chosen solution, from prime contracting and system engineering through to shipboard installation and at-sea qualification, in addition to equipment and combat system integration.

• Unmanned vehicles

  

  Thales is a supplier of UXV sensors, but also a prime contractor for UXV-based military capabilities, either as stand-alone capabilities or integrated with the vessel combat system or networked system of the broader naval force.

• Torpedoes homing heads

  

  Once a threat has been detected, action must be taken to neutralise it. Torpedoes remain the most effective weapons we have against submarines. Thales offers unparalleled capabilities and a unique range of systems to meet the challenges of undersea warfare. In the United Kingdom, France and Australia, Thales has a proven track record in designing high-performance defence solutions that deliver excellent value for money

• Communications systems

  

  Thales provides Fully Integrated Communications System (FICS) and Naval Force Intranet (NFI).
  

• Identification and navigation systems

  

  The Thales high power long range combined interrogator transponder (CIT) and interrogator systems are compliant with all relevant standards and can be delivered or easily upgraded to include National Secure Mode or the latest military standard Mode 5 which will very shortly become a critical requirement for participation in NATO coalition operations.