SEA and TERMA to Develop Combined Countermeasures Capability

SEA and Danish engineering company Terma have announced the development of a combined countermeasures solution, Ancilia Powered by C-Guard MKII, at Euronaval. The new capability will provide a broader range of vessels and fleets access to the latest countermeasures technology to enhance the survivability of naval vessels in modern combat scenarios.

Using SEA’s trainable decoy launcher system, Ancilia, and the technology from Terma’s C-Guard MKII rapid response and constant threat evaluation capability, the combined countermeasures solution will provide an intelligent end-to-end solution ensuring enhanced fleet protection against multiple missiles and torpedoes for navies around the world.

A step-change in decoy launcher technology from traditional fixed solutions, Ancilia’s trainable nature removes the need to manoeuvre the vessel to counter incoming threats. Its relatively small size and weight also allows for rapid installation on a wide range of maritime platforms. Incorporating decoy-agnostic open architecture, the system can launch any standard 130mm NATO decoy, and other calibres of effectors, and can be retrofitted onto existing platforms delivering a truly flexible solution.

Ancilia Powered by C-Guard MKII will combine the latest in countermeasures capability with Terma’s proven C-Guard threat evaluation processing with advanced engagement algorithms. This will allow the end-to-end capability to easily integrate with a ship’s combat management system enabling a broader range of vessels and fleets access to the latest countermeasures technology.

Richard Flitton, Managing Director of SEA said: “In a rapidly evolving landscape with diverse threats, Ancilia powered by C-Guard MKII brings together leading countermeasures capabilities to offer a solution based on cutting-edge technology. Providing protection across multiple spectrums including radar and infrared, the new capability will help enhance the survivability of naval vessels in combat situations.

“With Ancilia soon to be in service with a tier one navy and C-Guard used globally, the combined capability is a next level countermeasures solution for vessels currently reliant on older technology.”

Thomas Elisberg, Director Naval Sales at Terma said: “Ancilia Powered by C-Guard MKII will offer navies across the world access to an integrated countermeasures solution, with the capability of incorporating both fixed and trainable launchers. With enhanced flexibility and effectiveness, the system ensures optimal placement of decoys based on the evolving threat picture.

“Our partnership with SEA will deliver a truly integrated and customer driven countermeasures offering.”

SEA has recently been awarded a £135m contract by the UK Royal Navy to provide its Ancilia capability to improve the defensive capabilities of the Royal Navy’s surface ships.