SEA’s torpedo launcher system picked for frigate program in Latin America

The triple trainable torpedo launcher system (TLS), developed by Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA), a subsidiary of UK-based tech company Cohort PLC, has been selected for a multi-million-pound frigate program in Latin America.

TLS is a close-range and rapid-reaction system capable of firing a variety of NATO-compatible standard lightweight torpedoes These include the US Mk44, Mk46 and Mk54 torpedoes, UK Sting Ray, Italian A244S, French MU90, and the Korean Blue Shark.

The system has a modular design that is “highly flexible”, according to SEA. The TLS can be configured to fit into containerized mission modules if required, and it can be configured to use other weapons on an individual basis. 

“This contract award represents a major step in our ambition to share the best of the industry’s technology with navies across the globe. It also proves the pedigree of our Torpedo Launcher System, and the value of weapon-agnostic defence capabilities to international navies. The TLS will provide our end user with control of its ammunition supply chain and help future-proof the new frigates ahead of new weapon developments,” Neil Herbert, Vice President Strategic Accounts – Latin America at SEA, said.

The company did not reveal any further details.

In January 2024, SEA received a contract to supply lightweight torpedo launch systems for the Royal Canadian Navy. The value of the contract is £15.1 million ($19 million).