Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems have secured a contract to provide an advanced Naval Decoy Control & Launching System (DCLS) aimed at safeguarding the new frigates of European NATO members.
The contract, which will be carried out over four years, encompasses the provision of systems for five vessels. This agreement is part of a collaborative initiative between Rafael and Elbit, aimed at delivering a comprehensive solution that combines Elbit’s advanced operational DESEAVER MK-4 Stabilized and Trainable DCLS with a variety of high-performance decoy countermeasures from Rafael.
Rafael’s decoy countermeasures, both passive and active, are engineered to effectively mitigate threats posed by sophisticated Anti-Ship Missile (ASM) seekers. The recent enhancements to Rafael’s suite of passive RF and IR decoy countermeasures, including BEAM TRAP, SMOKE TRAP, and WIZARD, feature the newly developed C-GEM active decoy, specifically designed to counter the most formidable adversary ASMs.
Elbit’s DESEAVER MK-4 Countermeasure Dispensing System (CMDS) represents a sophisticated electronic warfare (EW) solution tailored for maritime applications, aimed at effectively addressing intricate missile attack situations. This system is an integral component of Elbit’s comprehensive integrated EW suite, which facilitates heightened situational awareness in maritime environments and the capacity to counter a range of threats. The synergy between the suite’s electronic countermeasure (ECM) functionalities and the decoy launching system significantly bolsters the vessel’s defensive capabilities against diverse threats.
The integrated system is designed to launch various types of decoy rounds from multiple launchers to effectively address simultaneous threats, marking it as the fourth generation of naval electronic warfare dispensing systems that improve soft-kill anti-missile defence capabilities.
It features trainable and stabilized launchers that can quickly and accurately deploy decoys chosen by anti-missile algorithms. The system accommodates the launch of both passive and active decoys and is fully compatible with other ship combat systems. This solution facilitates the transition from traditional fixed Decoy Launching Systems to the DESEAVER MK-4, an operational trainable and stabilized Decoy Launching System that integrates both passive and active countermeasures. This advancement will greatly enhance the vessel’s survivability in contemporary combat situations.
Tzvi Marmor, EVP and General Manager of RAFAEL’s Land and Naval Systems Division: “We are proud to lead this partnership and are honored by the trust that has been placed in us by awarding us this significant contract. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge, combat-proven electronic warfare solutions that enhance naval operational capabilities. With decades of operational experience and a deep understanding of the evolving threats in the maritime domain, RAFAEL is dedicated to providing reliable and innovative EW systems that ensure mission success and safeguard our allies at sea.”
Oren Sabag, General Manager of Elbit Systems ISTAR & EW: “This award adds to the many contracts we have secured in recent years for EW self-protection solutions across the naval and air domains, highlighting our advanced and proven technologies. The modern battlefield demands innovative and effective EW self-protection solutions, and we are proud to deliver these advanced systems that enhance the effectiveness and self-protection of forces.”
