Boeing to provide Nixie torpedo defence systems
Boeing will supply the US Navy with an additional five AN/SLQ-25C surface-ship torpedo defence systems through its subsidiary, Argon ST, according to a 13 January announcement.
The 'Nixie' system mimics the acoustic signature of a ship to lure torpedoes from their targets.
Mark Bock, director, Argon ST Maritime Defensive Systems, said: 'With a new, state-of-the art, streamlined production line for the towed body component, we continue to maximise Nixie’s capability and affordability for our global customers.'
Argon ST is the sole contractor for the design, development and manufacture of this electro-acoustic decoy system. Work under the $6.5 million contract will be done in Lemont Furnace and Smithfield, Pennsylvania.
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