Advanced Acoustic Concepts (AAC), a subsidiary of Thales, has delivered the first CAPTAS-4 sonar for the U.S. Navy’s Constellation class Frigates (FFG).
Prime contractor Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) awarded the contract in May 2022.
This delivery demonstrates the efficiency and the expertise of Thales’ solutions and services.
Notably, the CAPTAS-4 variable depth sonar (VDS) has successfully completed all the milestones in the program established with FMM.
The first system is currently in the United States ready for installation on the first Constellation-class Frigate (FFG-62).
The CAPTAS-4 system, which has won several awards for its unrivalled performance in underwater warfare coalition exercises, will help the new U.S. frigates to detect, locate, classify and track increasingly stealthy submarines.
