Scanmatic Unveils ‘Tordec’ Torpedo Decoy System at UDT 2025

At the prestigious UDT 2025 exhibition in Oslo, Norwegian defense company Scanmatic introduced its brand-new torpedo decoy system named ‘Tordec’, designed specifically to protect surface naval vessels from underwater threats. This marks the first public reveal of the system, which represents a significant leap forward in acoustic countermeasure technology for modern naval defense.

Scanmatic, well-known for its underwater acoustic solutions, has developed Tordec based on its earlier submarine-launched Sondec countermeasure, which is already in active service with the Royal Norwegian Navy and other navies. The development of Tordec began in 2022, initiated through a concept study commissioned by the Norwegian Defense Research Establishment (FFI). Although still in the testing and qualification stage, several working prototypes of the Tordec are already available.

Key Features and Capabilities of Tordec:

• Modular Launch Compatibility:
  Initially designed with a pneumatic launcher, Scanmatic later enhanced the Tordec system to be compatible with standard NATO 130mm munitions launchers. This makes the system highly versatile and appealing for both domestic use and international export.

• Dual-Use Launch System:
  The integration of a pneumatic launching option allows naval ships to free up existing 130mm launchers for anti-air and anti-missile defense roles. This effectively strengthens the ship’s multi-domain defensive capabilities.

• Adaptability for Harsh Environments:
  Throughout 2025, Scanmatic is conducting extensive testing in Arctic and High North conditions to ensure reliable performance of the pneumatic launcher under extreme climates — a key concern for navies operating in northern latitudes.

• Operational Testing and Future Plans:
  Looking forward, Scanmatic aims to secure a contract with the Norwegian Ministry of Defence (MoD) by 2026. This would pave the way for operational trials in real-world naval missions and potentially lead to full-scale production.

International Collaboration:

In a major step to expand global defense partnerships, Scanmatic also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with France’s Safran in 2024. This collaboration focuses on integrating Tordec with Safran’s NGDS (New Generation Dagaie System), a trainable decoy launcher. The partnership is expected to result in a powerful, future-ready ship defense concept capable of countering modern torpedo threats.

Conclusion:

With the unveiling of Tordec, Scanmatic has positioned itself at the forefront of naval protection technologies. By blending cutting-edge acoustic decoy innovation with modular launcher options, the system is set to enhance the survivability of naval vessels in high-threat environments. As the company continues its testing and development into 2026, the Tordec torpedo decoy could soon become a key element in both national and allied naval defense strategies.