SAES is a Spanish state-owned company and an industry leader in developing underwater technologies applied to the defense sector. It has more than 30 years of experience in sonar systems, underwater signatures, safety and security, naval mines and ASW systems.

SAES’ strategic plan is driving its digital transformation and the application of Artificial Intelligence in underwater acoustic and electronics detection technologies, as well as the integration of cybersecurity, digital twin and other Industry 4.0 technologies.

SAES technology is already being used by various Navies and Naval Forces around the world, providing high-tech systems for naval warfare platforms such as minesweepers, submarines, MPAs, ASW helicopters and UxV.

SAES has a strong presence in the Spanish defence programmes (along with Navantia company, the Spanish army and the Spanish Air Force), such as the S-80 submarine, F-110 frigate and C295 military transport aircraft.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

MINEA naval mines are the most advanced smart marine mines manufactured today. They are intended for training minesweeper crews. Knowing how an advanced smart mine works is essential to the safety of the vessel.

SAES limpet naval mine incorporates a computer-controlled detonation system. It is used by special operation combat divers in covert underwater operations to neutralise threats.

SPAS is an acoustic sonobuoy processor for detecting, locating and tracking underwater threats from aerial platforms. It incorporates the most advanced acoustic processing techniques for all types of passive and active sonobuoys, implemented analogically and digitally.

The Multi Influence Range System (MIRS) for surface vessels and submarines simultaneously provides measurements of following influences: magnetic, electric, pressure, acoustic, and seismic.

DDS-03 is a high-frequency active sonar specifically designed to protect harbours, anchored vessels and critical infrastructures against underwater threats. DDS-03 can be integrated with any security system.

REFERENCES

The Spanish Defense Ministry and the Defense Ministries of NATO and non-NATO countries.