DCNS Is Showcasing Corvettes, Frigates and Submarines At DIMDEX 2014

DCNS is presenting a wide range of defense and security solutions at DIMDEX in Doha, Qatar.

Among them are the FREMM multi-mission frigates, the OPV L'Adroit and the Gowind Combat is a multi-mission corvette which is 100 metres and weighs 2,400 tonnes. According to DCNS, the Gowind has a comprehensive Combat System for full-scale multi-threat missions, including a complete ASW, AAW, and ASuW suites Bigger, Gowind Combat is a multi-mission corvette (100 metres, 2,400 tonnes). She has a comprehensive Combat System for full-scale multi-threat missions, including a complete ASW, AAW, and ASuW suites.

The Scorpene medium-size submarines, also on display, “represent the state-of-the-art in submarine design and construction and benefits from the latest technologies developed for nuclear-powered classes operated by the French Navy, particularly as regards acoustic discretion and combat system performance”.

Among other ecquipment are the Contralto-V torpedo countermeasures, a system for surface combatants designed to counter latest-generation torpedoes. Like Contralto-S, it uses acoustic decoys and is based on the ‘confusion/dilution’ principle.

The operational ‘confusion/dilution’ principle represents the state of the art in torpedo countermeasures. Contralto-V saturates an in-coming torpedo’s processors by creating and constantly renewing dozens of ephemeral acoustic targets, the only viable solution against latest-generation torpedoes.

Last but not least, DCNS offers a wide range of support services during the entire lifecycle of both surface ships and submarines. These services stretch from the simplest order of spare parts to the through-life support of complete fleet. On top of current support operations, DCNS can carry out modernisation and life extension programmes to maintain fleet availability at optimal cost.  DCNS also offers a complete set of courses and solutions designed to train all levels of naval and industrial personnel, from the start of a project through decommissioning and/or dismantling.