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Friday, October 26, 2012
DCNS introduces a new weapon system for submarines: anti-aircraft self-defense
Currently, submarines have no alternative but to flee when detected by helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft. But thanks to a new air defense system developed by DCNS in cooperation with MBDA, the game is about to change.
Indeed, to meet the needs of navies to protect their submarines from air threats, The DCNS-designed A3SM comes in two versions, both fully integrated with Subtics® combat systems:
- Mast version: Comprises a missile housing (that remains watertight throughout the submarine’s operating range and down to maximum diving depth) mounted on a hoistable mast and containing several short-range Mistral missiles that can be fired from periscope depth.
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Wow. That is just useless. Average ASW helo has 400nm range. That means any submarine it detects is within 200 miles of the ship. Modern communications means that the ship sees what the helo sees. The ship still knows the exact location of the sub which it will share with the battlefleet who will prosecute the target...
ReplyDeleteBesides, are dipping sonars used that much compared to air dropped sonobouys?
I guess if you are in the business of making submarines that are detectable this is straw you can grasp at to make you feel better while your world is imploding.
Until now submarines don't have any air defence capabilities. Some major weapon firms are working on it.
ReplyDeleteRaytheon - Sublaunched AIM-9 Sidewinder
Diehl Defense - IDAS
DCNS - Mica
There seems to be a market for SLAAM's.