C-Guard – a proven and cost-effective naval decoy launcher system from Terma.

The system effectively counters advanced threats like small range gate Radio Frequency (RF) missiles, imaging InfraRed (IR) seekers missiles, Dual Seekers (RF/IR), and advanced next generation torpedoes.

Based on the 130 mm NATO standard decoy system, Terma has 150+ C-Guard systems in operation worldwide. The system offers a small footprint, low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and High Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF). This results in a cost-effective solution with a high degree of operational time.

In addition, Terma and DCNS have jointly developed a fully automatic anti-torpedo decoy system. The system uses the Terma C-Guard Decoy Launcher System to fire DCNS CANTO-V anti-torpedo decoys. The C-Guard upgrade for dual Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) countermeasures use the jointly developed software with advanced algorithm (embedding DCNS CONTRALTO-V reaction software) to support fully automatic firing.

This provides vessels with an effective protection against torpedo attacks. The decoys will be placed in the water in the best way to confuse the torpedo together with ship evasive maneuvers proposal. With advanced algorithms, this system will provide the best firing solution and protection of all types of ships against torpedo attack.