Thales Receives 100th Order for CAPTAS Anti-Submarine System from French Navy

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Thales has received its 100th order for the CAPTAS (Combined Active-Passive Towed Array Sonar) system from the French Navy, marking a major step in the deployment of advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) technology. With this order, CAPTAS is now in service with 17 navies around the world, highlighting the system’s widespread adoption and reliability.

The CAPTAS system is recognized for its high-performance towed variable depth sonar (VDS), offering both active and passive detection modes. It allows navies to locate and track submarines at long ranges, giving commanders the information needed to maintain tactical advantage in underwater operations. The system provides full-spectrum ASW capability, 360° surveillance, and can be installed on a wide range of surface vessels, from frigates to destroyers, without major modifications.

Technically, CAPTAS includes ultra-low frequency active sonar, operates at variable depths up to 300 meters, and uses multi-sensor data fusion supported by artificial intelligence. This enables coordinated operations between allied forces and faster evaluation of the underwater situation. Its variants—CAPTAS-1, CAPTAS-2, and CAPTAS-4—cater to different platform sizes and mission needs, while CAPTAS-4 Compact offers similar capabilities in a lighter configuration for medium-sized frigates.

Thales emphasizes continuous improvement, incorporating operational feedback from more than 50 navies to ensure high reliability and ease of use. Sébastien Guérémy, Vice-President of underwater warfare at Thales, noted that this extensive experience makes CAPTAS a dependable choice for current and future anti-submarine missions.

The 100th order from the French Navy demonstrates the trust placed in Thales’ CAPTAS system and reinforces its role as a global standard for modern underwater defense.