Hensoldt is supplying SERO250S submarine periscope to Latin American country.

According to a PR published by Hensoldt on January 27, 2023, as part of a modernization program, the company is supplying a SERO250S submarine periscope directly to the navy of a country in Latin America. The order volume is more than five million euros.
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Colombian navy Type 209 coastal submarine Pijao. (Picture source: Dvids)

For Hensoldt, this is already the second order from this customer. Up to now, the two submarines of the 209 series were equipped with periscopes of the SERO 40 Stab type, also from us.

The modernization gives the equipped boats night vision capability for the first time and contributes significantly to digitalisation and extended service life.

The SERO250 is equipped with improved optics that include high-definition and low-level light cameras as standard. Night vision capability is provided by an additional infrared (IR) camera.

The SERO250S is additionally equipped with active laser and passive stadiametric range finding. To facilitate integration, all SERO250 variants can be operated as a stand-alone system or integrated into existing (or renewed) combat management systems.

About the Type 209 submarine

Type 209 is a class of diesel-electric attack submarines developed by the German company Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW). It is in service with the navies of several countries, including Germany, Greece, Turkey, Chile, and South Korea. Type 209 is known for its quiet operation and long endurance.