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Rafael is unveiling two new
torpedo decoy systems, produced in a cooperation with BAE Systems. The
SUBSCUT adaptive decoy is Based on Rafael's
Scutter submarine expandable
torpedo decoy system and BAE System's ADC Mk 2 decoy. SUBSCUT will provide
reactive countermeasures, and be able to react simultaneously to
simultaneous threats and overcome all known acoustic countermeasures used by
modern torpedoes. SUBSCUT will be launched from the submarines signal
ejector (SSE) tube or from external launchers. A different version,
designated LESCUT is designed for the protection of surface vessels, can be
launched from standard Super RBOC Mk-36 chaff rocket or mortar launchers or
by pneumatic launchers.
According to the
cooperation agreement, BAE Systems will produce the hardware which will be
matched with miniaturized electronics boards and and software, derived from
the Scutter program. Scutter is currently designed to fit standard 4" SSE
tubes, and the announced cooperation will enable the company to penetrate
the US and UK markets, operating 3" tubes. |