SAES
Sociedad Anónima de Electrónica Submarina, S.M.E.
San Fernando, Spain
About
SAES is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in San Fernando, Spain working in naval systems, radar & sensors, weapons +2 more.
SAES is a Spanish state trading company specialised in underwater acoustics and multi-influence (magnetic, electrical, acoustic, seismic and pressure) technology for naval defence and security. Its activities cover sonar systems, ASW sonobuoy processing, signature measurement and management, naval mines, underwater signature simulation, and underwater protection of critical infrastructure such as ports, power plants and offshore wind farms. The company states it supplies naval customers in more than 20 countries and works closely with the Spanish Ministry of Defence. It is majority-owned by SAES Capital, S.A., S.M.E., which is controlled by Navantia and forms part of the SEPI group. SAES also develops dual-use technologies for civil and defence markets, including environmental monitoring and maritime safety, and runs R&D projects with universities, technology centres and companies. It holds ISO 9001:2015, EN 9100:2018 and AQAP/PECAL 2110 Edition 4 quality frameworks.
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SPAS
Sonobuoy acoustic processor
ASW sonobuoy acoustic processor for detecting, classifying and locating hostile submarines.
DDS
Diver detection sonar
High-frequency active sonar protecting ports, anchored vessels and maritime infrastructure from underwater threats, with location, classification and automatic tracking.
TAS / TAHS
Towed sonar
Digital towed sonar for underwater surveillance, detection and classification, with a launch and retrieval system for automatic deployment.
Combat mines
Naval mine
Seabed-deployed underwater weapons that detect and damage intruding ships and submarines, with target discrimination capability.
Special Operations Limpet Mines
Underwater munition
Compact underwater munitions for combat divers that attach to underwater structures and are remotely detonated.
MIRS
Signature measurement system
Simultaneously measures magnetic, electrical, acoustic, seismic and pressure influences on ships and submarines to assess detectability and performance.
ONMS
Ship noise monitoring system
Monitors and manages ship-based noise, identifies noise sources and estimates acoustic signatures to improve stealth.
Mission Support System
Maritime operations planning platform
Platform for planning, executing and evaluating maritime operations, improving situational awareness and collaboration.
Multi-influence signature emulation
Simulation system
Simulates magnetic, electrical, acoustic, seismic and pressure signatures of ships and submarines for detection testing, operator training and research.
Smart buoys
Marine sensor buoy
Solar-powered buoys with integrated sensors that transmit real-time marine environmental and maritime safety data.
Comprehensive Underwater Protection System
Underwater infrastructure protection system
Integrated system to detect, classify and neutralise underwater threats to critical infrastructure.
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ISO 9001:2015
