ATLAS ELEKTRONIK supplies submarine hunting module for F126 frigate

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK will supply the sub-hunting modules for the F126 frigate, according to a press release dated 3 November 2022. The Bremen-based company was commissioned by Thales Netherlands, which is acting as the sensor supplier and integrator for the project. The contract was signed on 1 September.

The German naval systems house is to supply two modules for the frigates' on-board ASW operations and provide a shore-based system for training. According to the press release, the mission modules will enable the F126 to carry out long-range submarine hunting operations. With the modular approach, the units of the F126 frigate can be equipped to suit the situation and mission. The modules are not ship-specific, i.e. they could also be used on other frigate classes. According to ATLAS ELEKTRONIK, the mission modules utilise the latest active and passive sonar technology.

Details of the system in question were not disclosed. The Bremen-based company's portfolio includes ATLAS Modular ASW Combat System (AMACS). The system can be fully integrated into any combat management system, but can also be made available as a stand-alone solution that can be installed on any surface vessel. It includes sensors, effectors and the associated control equipment. The sensor equipment can include "Active Towed Array Sonar" (ACTAS). This is a low-frequency sub-hunting sonar system that operates simultaneously in active and passive mode and offers high resolution.

Marine systems house ATLAS ELEKTRONIK

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK can look back on 130 years of history and is now an internationally operating, maritime high-tech company with around 2,100 employees worldwide. The company has been part of thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS) since April 2017. The company generates around 95 per cent of its turnover with military-qualified systems and products.

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK also developed, manufactured and supplied the command and weapon deployment system for the Class 125 frigates. As consortium leader, the Bremen-based company and Thales are also responsible for the hardware regeneration of the command and control system for the Class 124 frigates. Other projects include the modernisation of the Class 332 minehunting boats with the installation of the IMCMS minehunting system and the "Seefuchs/SeaFox" mine destruction drone.