Euronaval Online 2020: Tencate Advanced Armour protection and survivability management in naval programs.

TenCate Advanced Armour provides ballistic solutions for large naval vessels from capital ships, through frigates and corvettes, down to OPVs (Offshore Patrol Vessels) and specialized cutters. The survivability solutions are developed with a holistic protection philosophy providing high ballistic coverage with lightweight modular panel kits. The company presents its naval protection solutions at Euronaval Online, the digital edition of Euronaval 2020, International naval defense and maritime security industry exhibition.

TenCate Advanced Armour can provide ballistic solutions for vessels of naval forces (Picture source TenCate Advanced Armour)

TenCate Advanced Armour can support shipyards with extensive engineering support to reach the lightest solution possible with the least negative on ship maneuverability ensuring the end-user a highly seaworthy ship in all conditions.

Composite survivability solutions from TenCate Advanced Armour have a proven track record and remain in use with several navies around the world. The solutions have been deployed to and performed in highly differentiating environments from sea lane patrols in the Arctic Sea to anti-piracy operations along the Gulf of Aden.

TenCate Advanced Armour provides the modular panel kits to provide protection in accordance with NATO STANAG 4569 level 1, level 2, and level 3. Based on end-user requirements TenCate Advanced Armour will develop a solution that employs the vessel structure as part of the ballistic material to significantly decrease the overall weight of the solution.

Special attention is given to the coverage of the ship, and TenCate Advanced Armour can assist shipyards in reaching 90% coverage as required by the NATO STANAG. For windows and other potential ballistic gaps, TenCate Advanced Armour can provide specially developed armored overlap solution between opaque and armored glass.

The solution is developed out of a philosophy of modularity, enabling the crew to replace damaged panels while carrying a minimum of spares.