Defense Applications

Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems rely on sonar and sensing networks that must operate quietly and continuously. Cables in these systems need to carry power, control, and high-fidelity acoustic data between shipboard processors and towed or hull-mounted arrays.

What our cables deliver for ASW:

• Armored and torque-controlled designs that support stable towed array deployment
• Constructions optimized for low noise and consistent impedance along the cable length
• Options for hybrid copper and fiber to support both legacy and modern ASW architectures

Surface ship torpedo defense systems depend on fast, dependable communication between sensors, launchers, and control systems. Cabling must route through congested shipboard spaces, tolerate vibration, and maintain signal quality for detection and countermeasure deployment.

What our cables deliver for torpedo defense:

• Compact, flexible designs suited for tight routing paths and repeated handling
• Shielding to reduce interference from onboard power systems and radio-frequency equipment
  
• Configurations that support high-speed data links between sensors, combat systems, and launch equipment

Mine countermeasure operations use towed bodies, ROVs, and sensor packages to locate and neutralize threats in shallow and deepwater environments. These missions put significant mechanical load on the cable during towing, launch, and recovery.

What our cables deliver for mine countermeasures:

• Rugged armor systems designed to handle tow tension, drag, and seabed contact
• Power and control conductors sized for vehicles and sensor payloads
• Jacket materials selected for abrasion resistance and long-term exposure to seawater

Helicopter-mounted dipping sonar uses a deployed cable to lower and raise the sonar body through the water column. That cable must carry power and data while withstanding continuous cycling, bending, and dynamic loads.

What our cables deliver for dipping sonar:

• High-flex life constructions for repeated deployment and retrieval cycles
• Tensile elements and armoring chosen for controlled elongation and reliable depth control
• Signal pairs or fibers designed for stable acoustic data transmission between the sonar head and aircraft systems