Rafael and Elbit Systems to Equip NATO European Frigates with Advanced Naval Decoy System

Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd. and Elbit Systems Ltd. have secured a contract to supply an advanced Naval Decoy Control & Launching System (DCLS) to protect new frigates of NATO European countries. The contract, spanning four years, will cover five vessels and enhance naval defence capabilities against evolving maritime threats.

The collaboration brings together Elbit’s cutting-edge DESEAVER MK-4 Stabilized and Trainable DCLS and Rafael’s high-end decoy countermeasures. These systems are designed to counter advanced anti-ship missiles (ASM) by deploying both passive and active decoys, improving the survivability of naval assets in modern warfare.

Rafael’s decoy solutions include BEAM TRAP, SMOKE TRAP, and WIZARD, along with the latest C-GEM active decoy, which is specifically developed to counter sophisticated missile threats. Meanwhile, Elbit’s DESEAVER MK-4 system is an advanced electronic warfare (EW) solution capable of handling complex missile attack scenarios. It integrates seamlessly with naval combat systems, providing high situational awareness and rapid response to threats.

The integrated system will fire a variety of decoy rounds from multiple launchers, offering a flexible and efficient defence mechanism against simultaneous missile threats. This upgrade marks a transition from traditional fixed decoy launchers to modern, trainable, and stabilized launchers that deploy countermeasures with precision.

Executives from both Rafael and Elbit emphasized their commitment to providing cutting-edge electronic warfare solutions that ensure mission success and strengthen NATO’s naval defences. This contract further cements their role as leading providers of self-protection solutions across naval and air domains, reinforcing the technological edge of allied forces at sea.