The system has enhanced capabilities thanks to integrated navigation and mission systems
Anschütz has delivered integrated SYNTACS mission systems for navigation and Command and Control (C2) for 58 HSI-32 high-speed interceptors built by the French shipyard CMN (CMN NAVAL shipbuilding group) for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces.
The final ships in this series are about to enter service, but the systems have already proven operative onboard other vessels. These ships are undergoing an upgrade, including integrating missiles and improved secure communication capabilities.
SYNTACS is an innovative, efficient and scalable C2 solution delivered with integrated navigation and communications. This provides operators on board and ashore with comprehensive, unrivalled situational awareness and complete control of the mission from any workstation.
Unlike conventional systems, Anschütz’s SYNTACS offers navigation systems, combat systems, sensors and actuators from different producers in one integrated bundle, and not from different producers. This simplifies installation, training, and maintenance and reduces the associated costs at the shipyard –. SYNTACS is sensor-independent and features advanced tactical target management that analyses and correlates data from multiple on-board navigation and monitoring systems.
“With our mission systems based around the SYNTACS C2 system, we have designed and delivered an integrated solution that not only demonstrates outstanding performance in maritime domain awareness and coastal security, but also delivers sustainable added value to our customers“, said Dr Thomas Lehmann, Head of the Business Unit for Integrated Mission Systems at Anschütz.
The classic navigation image is converted into a complete maritime picture, then available via a common user interface for navigation and mission. In addition to primary maritime applications such as the (naval) radar and the (warship) electronic chart display and information system, SYNTACS provides a clearly structured dashboard with access to tactical navigation, mission planning and execution, and basic combat capabilities. These include solid-state radar for surveillance and navigation (type-approved), defined alarm and protection zones with integrated interception function, and seamlessly integrated electro-optical system for identification and surveillance. Other features include integration and deployment of weapon systems, data links for exchanging routes, targets and a common operational picture between HSI-32 units and land stations, various software modules for mission management, mission data recording and other use cases in the context of maritime domain awareness, designed for remotely controlled operations, as well as customised life-cycle solution for C2 and navigation.
Anschütz develops and integrates the mission systems according to individual customer requirements with the help of SYNTACS software modules and with the integration of third-party systems where necessary. The service offering for the HSI-32 includes maintenance, repair and upgrades for all system components as well as full in-service support contracts. Anschütz will work with local partners to handle customer service and transfer know-how and technology to them.
“At Anschütz, we have decades of experience in service support to assist customers with training, logistics services and systems“, said Gesa Tautz, Manager After Sales Support at Anschütz. “For the HSI-32 interceptors, we have designed a customised after-sales offer. The customer can benefit from maximum uptime of our systems, backed by competent service support and full availability of spares, and upgrades to the latest features as technology advances.”
