Sylena decoy system
Sylena (stylized in all caps) is a family of French decoy-launching system (DLS) that launches countermeasures aimed at protecting small and mid-sized naval vessels from anti-ship missiles using radar or infrared guidance developed by Lacroix Defence and Security, a French countermeasures company.[1] The munitions are intended to seduce or decoy incoming anti-ship missiles.
Description
[edit]Sylena is a fixed-mount mortar-based DLS that comes in a variety of sizes:[2][3]
- Sylena LW (light weight) has two radio-frequency (RF) and two imaging infrared (IIR) decoys per launcher. It is intended for smaller patrol ships of offshore patrol vessels. It weighs 150kg including ammunition.
- Sylena MK1 is designed for corvette or frigate-size vessels. It has 2 RF and four IIR decoys per launcher and weighs 300kg
- Sylena MK2 is designed for corvettes, frigates and larger ships and can launch two RF missile decoys, four IIR decoys as well as three torpedo countermeasures. It weighs 420kg including ammunition.
Operators
[edit]It is in use with the following countries:[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "LACROIX DEFENCE & SECURITY". Naval Technology. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Lacroix Defense - Solutions navales - Gamme Sylena". www.lacroix-defense.com (in French). Archived from the original on 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "lacroix-naval-countermeasures" (PDF). Defsec Consulting. Archived (pdf) from the original on 31 March 2026. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ Peruzzi, Luca (27 November 2024). "Euronaval 2024 - Lacroix celebrates 100th Sylena and 14,000 SEACLADs, looking to 3rd generation ammunitions". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ Martin, Guy (15 July 2022). "Third Egypt-built Gowind corvette completes sea trials". DefenceWeb. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ Scott, Richard (10 May 2023). "Sylena decoy system confirmed for Greek FDI HN frigates". Janes. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ Scott, Richard (9 November 2024). "Video: Sylena decoy system hits 100th launcher milestone". Naval News. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ Vavasseur, Xavier (20 April 2022). "Lacroix Decoy Launchers Aboard All Qatari Navy Surface Combatants". Naval News. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
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