SEA’s Torpedo Launcher System Selected for Latin American Frigate Programme

SEA’s triple trainable Torpedo Launcher System (TLS) has been selected for a multi-million pound frigate programme in Latin America. The contract further cements SEA’s weapon-agnostic launcher capability as the leading choice for the UK Royal Navy and other leading international navies in regions including North America and South-East Asia.

In service with the UK Royal Navy for more than 30 years, SEA’s TLS is weapon-agnostic, providing flexibility that has been a major draw for navies worldwide. TLS is a close range and rapid-reaction system capable of firing a variety of NATO-compatible standard lightweight torpedoes, including the US Mk44, Mk46 and Mk54 torpedoes, UK Sting Ray, Italian A244S, French MU90 and the Korean Blue Shark.

Highly flexible due to its unique modular design, the system can also be configured to fit into containerised mission modules if required, and the ability to be configured to use other weapons on an individual basis. This flexibility not only helps reduce the risk of capability obsolescence based on ammunition supply, but also ensures the system delivers long-term value for the end user.

Neil Herbert, Vice President Strategic Accounts – Latin America at SEA, said: “This contract award represents a major step in our ambition to share the best of the industry’s technology with navies across the globe. It also proves the pedigree of our Torpedo Launcher System, and the value of weapon-agnostic defence capabilities to international navies. The TLS will provide our end user with control of its ammunition supply chain and help future-proof the new frigates ahead of new weapon developments.

“We look forward to continuing to build on our strong relationship with our partners and customers across Latin America.”

This contract solidifies the TLS’ position as the naval defence capability of choice for navies across the globe.