Marshall to produce torpedo tubes for SEA
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Production will run from 2024 to 2026, with Marshall contracted to manufacture and deliver composite torpedo launcher tubes and associated equipment for integration into SEA’s Torpedo Launcher Systems.
Colin Jones, Head of Sales - Advanced Composites, Marshall, said: “Building on a decades-long relationship with SEA, this contract will see Marshall proudly continue to manufacture durable, composite launch tubes to deploy NATO standard torpedoes,
“It’s another significant win for Marshall, which sees us utilising our expertise to provide a crucial capability for our customers."
The launcher tubes, manufactured at Marshall’s composites facility in North Yorkshire, are an extremely robust design. Their filament-wound GRP structure provides a lightweight and corrosion-resistant solution ready to withstand both the harsh environment in which they are deployed and the launch pressures experienced when firing.
SEA’s intelligent Torpedo Launcher Systems are operated by a number of navies around the world thanks to their ease of configuration and adaptability to a broad range of naval weapons currently in service. The systems’ design allows for launcher tubes to be housed internally or mounted above decks and meets the requirements of ships of varying sizes and structures.
The latest contract will further expand the capabilities of existing customer fleets deploying SEA’s Torpedo Launcher Systems and will meet new demands arising from an growing export customer base requiring anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Ben Smith, Supply Chain Manager, SEA, said: “As our relationship with Marshall continues to grow, we have been continually impressed by their products and efficiency of their service to enable us to deliver high-quality Torpedo Launcher Systems across the globe.”
