Terma SKWS Decoy System for Australia’s Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer Program

The Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Alliance recently awarded Terma a contract worth approx. USD 5 million for the supply of the Soft Kill Weapon System (SKWS) for the AWD's Anti Ship-Missile Defence System.

Terma's C-Guard Naval Decoy System on navy vessel.

The AWD decoy launching system capability includes four deck mounted MK-137 130 mm decoy launchers, launch control computer, and launcher interface unit. The system can be operated from the dedicated control units or via the Australian Tactical Interface (ATI). The system will support both passive and active decoys and is prepared for further DL-6T upgrade if required by the Royal Australian Navy at a later stage.

The SKWS is a key component of the Hobart Class combat system which will make the three AWDs some of the world's most capable all-purpose warships. The first ship is scheduled to begin entering service with the Royal Australian Navy in 2014.

In 2003, Terma supplied SKWS decoy systems for the Royal Australian Navy's Adelaide Class Guided Missile Frigates.

The Terma SKWS Decoy Launching System has proven highly effective through multiple tests performed by the Royal Danish Navy (RDN) for more than 15 years. The system is in continuous development in order to counter the new challenges in modern Electronic Warfare. SKWS is established internationally and is in service in different configurations in numerous countries such as Romania, Australia, Chile, USA, Norway, The Netherlands, and Denmark.

For further information, please contact

VP, Naval Systems

Thomas Blom

+45 8743 6000, +45 4044 5513 thb@terma.com
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