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Thales CAPTAS-4 and SonoFlash sonars at SAS 2025
Thales was showcasing its CAPTAS-4 and SonoFlash sonar systems at Sea Air Space 2025. Chris Cavas talks to Tony Langridge to find out the latest about the two systems in the US.
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Thales CAPTAS sonar technology was chosen by Fincantieri Marinette Marine, in agreement with the U.S. Navy to equip its new frigates, the Constellation-class. In addition to the two systems already ordered to date, up to eight additional CAPTAS-4 transmitters assemblies could be supplied under the current contract. In this perspective, AAC completed construction on a new CAPTAS production facility located at their current site near Uniontown, Pennsylvania, where final assembly, integration and acceptance testing will occur for shipsets two through 10.
Thales now advocates for the U.S. Navy to use vessels of opportunity to start training crews with the CAPTAS-4 system.