In addition to concept development and design studies, Naval Group continues its production and delivery processes.
The France-based company announced that the first batch of F21 533mm heavy torpedoes was delivered to the first export customer, Brazil. The parties did not make a statement about the number of torpedoes included in the delivery. Brazil plans to integrate the F21s into the newly acquired Scorpène-class submarines.
Naval Group, on the other hand, continues its efforts to export F21s to Greece. It was announced that the company prepared a proposal for the Hellenic Navy to replace aging SUT Mod0 and SST-4, which are used in Type 209 and Type 214 submarines. The company is expected to participate in the tender to be opened by Athens with 36 F21 proposals.
Wire guided F21s are hard to detech thanks to its electric drive system with low acoustic sign. Torpedoes that can reach a maximum range of 57 kilometers and have an acoustic homing system, can be used at a depth of 10 to 500 meters.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)