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Saturday, September 08, 2007

Sagem Defense Securite wins surface detection system contract for Barracuda class submarines

Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.usDefense Securite (SAFRAN Group) has won a contract from DCNS as prime contractor for the surface detection system (DAS) on France's future Barracuda class nuclear attack submarines*, for which DCNS is the prime contractor.

Won in competitive bidding, this contract includes a firm order for the first submarine in the series, and conditional orders for following vessels. Sagem Défense Sécurité will deliver the first system to naval shipyard DCNS in 2010.

The surface detection system for Barracuda class submarines comprises a radar mast and two optronic masts, which integrate a passive electromagnetic detection sensor. The optronic sensors of the system will provide day/night surveillance, detection, tracking and sighting functions.

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