Thales Consolidates its Status As a World Leader in Anti-Submarine Warfare With its 100th CAPTAS Sonar Order

Thales celebrates today the order of its 100th CAPTAS (Combined Active-Passive Towed Array Sonar) sonar system, marking a symbolic step in the history of anti-submarine warfare (ASM), illustrating the renewed confidence of navies in Thales technologies around the world.

The CAPTAS sonar, developed by Thales, is a reference in towed variable immersion (VDS) solution, with unrivalled performance in underwater detection, even in the most demanding acoustic environments. This capability allows navies to detect threats with sufficient advance notice in order to maintain tactical advantage under the seas.

The CAPTAS system is an essential standard for navies wishing to remain up to the most advanced naval forces. It offers full-spectrum ASM capability, long-range 360° detection, and seamless integration on any type of surface vessel, regardless of platform constraints.

Reference solution for NATO navies, the CAPTAS system embodies flexibility and joint cooperation. Thanks to artificial intelligence, Thales strengthens the collaboration between forces, and the multi-sensor evaluation of the global underwater situation.

Thales is also committed to continuous improvement focused on sailors with numerous exchanges of experience and the integration of operational feedback. This model allows the system to remain at the forefront of innovation, while ensuring an exceptional level of maturity and reliability.

"As a result of long-standing cooperation with more than 50 navies worldwide, our deep understanding of their needs makes the CAPTAS system an essential choice for current and future anti-submarine missions." said Sébastien Guérémy, Vice-President in charge of underwater warfare activities at Thales.