Combined countermeasures for a broader range of naval vessels

SEA and Terma will develop combined countermeasures to protect naval vessels against missiles and torpedoes

04 November 2024
C-Guard MK 11


A combined countermeasures solution that will protect a broader range of naval vessels against missiles and torpedoes will be developed by UK ship protection specialist SEA and Danish engineering company Terma.

The capability, Ancilia Powered by C-Guard MKII, was announced this week at Euronaval in Paris.

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

According to SEA, its Ancilia is a “step-change” in decoy launcher technology from traditional fixed solutions. Its trainable nature removes the need to manoeuvre the vessel to counter incoming threats.

Its relatively small size and weight means it can be rapidly installed 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. It can be retrofitted onto existing platforms.  

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.

The capability can be integrated with a ship’s combat management system enabling a broader range of vessels and fleets access to the latest countermeasures technology.

 In a statement, Richard Flitton, managing director of SEA said C-Guard MKII provides protection across multiple spectrums including radar and infrared, and 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,” he said.

Thomas Elisberg, director of naval sales at Terma said Ancilia Powered by C-Guard MKII will offer navies the capability of incorporating both fixed and trainable launchers to ensure optimal placement of decoys based on the evolving threat landscape.

SEA was recently 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.