Combat System Modernization

Thanks to the upgrade of its combat system (and associated sensors), Charles de Gaulle is set to retain top of the line sensor and processing capabilities for the next 25 years. The combat system modernization includes:



1/ Modernization of the SENIT 8 combat direction system (CDS) by DCNS which is the heart of the CMS and fuses the ship' sensors with effectors (weapon systems).



2/ New multifunction workstations in the combat information center (CIC): There will be 25 new workstations plus a cooperative (touch screen) tactical table in the middle.



3/ Installation of new digital networks, computer racks and data servers as well as the new "cybersecurity" solution by DCNS which was recently unveiled at Euronaval. The digital systems on DCNS's future combat vessels will be protected by design. DCNS, as project management leader and integrator of the armed vessel, integrates cybersecurity over the entire lifecycle of its products and services, which are designed to be cyber-resilient. Charles de Gaulle is set to be the very first vessel to benefit from this technology.



4/ Replacement of the old DRBJ-11B surveillance radar with a SMART-S Mk2 multifunction 3D radar by Thales.

According to Thales, SMART-S Mk2 is the latest 3D multibeam radar. It operates in S-band and is optimised for medium-to-long-range surveillance and target designation in littoral environments.



5/ Replacement of the old DRBN-34 navigation radar with a SCANTER 6002 by Terma.

According to Terma, the SCANTER 6002 naval surveillance radar is a fully coherent solid state radar with software-defined functionality. Advanced techniques such as Frequency Diversity and Time Diversity provide superior performance.



6/ Installation of a new IRST (infra red search and track) system: The ARTEMIS by Thales.

According to Thales, ARTEMIS is the most advanced cooled IRST and provides high performance short and long range IRST, against asymmetric and conventional threats.



7/ Installation of a new electro-optical system: the EOMS NG by Sagem (Safran): Two systems will be installed. According to Sagem, EOMS NG provides automatic 360° detection, identification, and gun/short range missile engagement of all surface and air targets, from anti-ship sea-skimming missiles to Fast Incoming Attack Craft (FIAC).