Thales consolidates its status as a world leader in anti-submarine warfare with its 100th CAPTAS sonar order

• Thales celebrates the order of its 100th CAPTAS variable immersion towed sonar system, a significant milestone in naval defence.
• Thales consolidates its status as a world leader in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) solutions. The CAPTAS range equips a wide spectrum of ships: from platforms under 1000 tons to frigate and destroyer-type vessels, 17 different platforms are equipped with Thales variable immersion sonar.
• The result of more than 30 years of continuous innovation, and originally developed in close partnership with the British, French and Italian navies, the CAPTAS system is now being tested at sea by 17 navies around the world.

Thales celebrates today the order of its 100th CAPTAS (Combined Active-Passive Towed Array Sonar) sonar system, marking a symbolic step in the history of anti-submarine warfare (ASW), illustrating the renewed confidence of navies in Thales technologies around the world.

The CAPTAS sonar, developed by Thales, is a reference in towed variable immersion (VDS) solution, with unrivalled performance in underwater detection, even in the most demanding acoustic environments. This capability allows navies to detect threats with sufficient advance notice in order to maintain tactical advantage under the seas.

The CAPTAS system is an essential standard for navies wishing to remain up to the most advanced naval forces. It offers full-spectrum ASW capability, long-range 360° detection, and seamless integration on any type of surface vessel, regardless of platform constraints.

Reference solution for NATO navies, the CAPTAS system embodies flexibility and joint cooperation. Thanks to artificial intelligence, Thales strengthens the collaboration between forces, and the multi-sensor evaluation of the global underwater situation.

Thales is also committed to continuous improvement focused on sailors with numerous exchanges of experience and the integration of operational feedback. This model allows the system to remain at the forefront of innovation, while ensuring an exceptional level of maturity and reliability.

"As a result of long-standing cooperation with more than 50 navies worldwide, our deep understanding of their needs makes the CAPTAS system an essential choice for current and future anti-submarine missions." said Sébastien Guérémy, Vice-President in charge of underwater warfare activities at Thales.

About Thales

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.

The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies. Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.