The Terma Group is a Denmark based company will supply the Philippine Navy's upcoming Frigate with the C-Guard decoy launchers which protects the Ship from different threats.
There will be a total of four (4) launchers to be delivered, having two launchers per frigate. The C-Guard DL-6T variant decoy launcher consist of six (6) tubes which uses 130 mm NATO decoy rounds to protect against threats including radar guided missiles, Infrared / Heat-seeking missiles, dual seeker and torpedo threats.
Citing in Terma web page, the Terma C-Guard decoy launching system provide 360 degrees coverage and will effectively counter advanced threats like small range gate Radio Frequency (RF) missiles, imaging Infra-Red (IR) seeker missiles and advanced next generation torpedoes. Defense against multiple missiles and torpedoes requires fast response and utilization of advanced tactics supporting the latest decoy technologies", the statement read.
Also, the C-Guard relies on combat proven 130 mm NATO decoy and proven mechanical launcher design without moving parts. It only requires limited maintenance, thus guaranteeing high operational availability and low total cost of ownership.
C-Guard legacy and reliability is built on decades of missions on a vast number of vessels, ranging from Patrol Vessels to Frigates, securing against unexpected missile and torpedo attacks during live naval operations ranging form surveillance to combat operations.
According to Terma, there are 150 systems in operation worldwide with Terma's C-Guard launchers.
In October 2016, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a contract with the Philippines to build two 2,600 tones frigates for the Philippines Navy with a contract worth of Php 15.7 billion (US$337). The new frigate based its design from the incheon class frigate of the Republic of Korea Navy which has 107 meter long and has a beam length of 12 meters.
The frigate is capable of accommodating 12 tones class like the AW-159 Wildcat, an anti-submarine/anti-ship helicopter, which the Philippines Navy awarded the contract to Leonardo in April 2016.
Electronic Warfare System Integration
C-Guard can be fully integrated with our C-Flex command and control system or any Combat Management System (CMS).
DL-6T Launcher
The DL-6T launchers are fitted with 6 tubes, 2 in each of the firing angles 20°, 40°, and 135° (port and starboard side) in the azimuth plane in relation to the sailing direction. The firing angles have been selected using extensive modeling simulations by the Danish Defence Research Establishment. The tubes are elevated at 45° enabling firing of both mortar or rocket propelled decoy types. Despite the fact that most decoys are mortar launched, deck reinforcement will usually not be required due to the force distributing base plate.
Control Unit
The Control Unit (CU) is located in the Combat Information Center (optionally two additional units can be installed, e.g. one on the bridge). It is intended for local operation and to provide a graceful degradation in case the CMS or Launch Control Computer (LCC) fails.
The C-Guard Control Unit has 3 switches and a large touch sensitive display. The display is designed for use at night (and in CIC) as well as for daylight use on the bridge.
Launch Control Computer
The Launch Control Computer (LCC) is a workstation computer with advanced engagement algorithms. The algorithms are used for calculating the optimum proposal for firing decoys. The LCC is interfaced to the LIU and the CMS for controlling launch of the decoys and monitoring the tube content and system status e.g. launcher safety switch. As an alternative, a direct interface with the ESM and the ship services allows stand-alone operation controlled through the CU.
Launcher Interface Unit
The Launcher Interface Unit (LIU) is an intelligent power supply that controls the firing pulses and communicates with the Control Unit(s) and the LCC. The LIU is connected to primary and secondary power such that C-Guard can continue operation in power failure situations.
H3: Round Identification System (RIS)
In order to provide correct loading information to the C-Guard operators, a Round Identification System (RIS) is fitted so that the content of each tube is shown to operators of the CU or CMS. This vastly reduces load-time, and eliminates the need for manually communicating tube content to CU, CIC or to the bridge – eliminating human error.
The RIS is based on a tag that is fitted on the decoy barrel extender, either by the Navy or by the decoy manufacturer, and works with all available decoys.
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