MASS (decoy system)

MASS (Multi Ammunition Softkill System) is a naval self-defence system, produced by Rheinmetall of Germany. It is connected to the ship's sensors and protects ships from attacks by advanced, sensor-guided missiles, by launching decoys, that operate in all relevant wavelengths on the electromagnetic spectrum (ultra violet, electro-optical, laser, infrared and radar).

As of March 31/09, Rheinmetall Defence stated that "MASS has attracted orders from 9 nations, for 130 launchers, on 15 different classes of naval vessels."

Customers

•  Germany: Brandenburg class frigates, Braunschweig class corvettes, Frankenthal class mine hunters, Kulmbach class mine hunters and the future Baden-Württemberg class frigates

•  Canada: Halifax class frigates

•  Finland: Hamina class missile boats, Hämeenmaa class minelayers

•  Norway: Skjold class patrol boats

•  Oman: Khareef class OPVs

•  Sweden: Göteborg class corvettes, Stockholm class corvettes and Visby class corvettes

•  United Arab Emirates: Baynunah class corvette

•  Peru: Lupo class frigate^[1]

three additional unknown customers.

Additional Readings

• Rheinmetall Defence - Mass Multi Ammunition Softkill System

• Rheinmetall Defence (March 31/09) - Rheinmetall to equip Canadian Navy frigates with Mass

• Rheinmetall Defence (April 21/08) - Mass decoy system safeguards ships from symmetric and asymmetric threats

Notes

1. ^ "Adquisicion de lanzadores de senuelos MASS". Defensa.com (ADN - agencias ed.). http://www.defensa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2265:adquisicion-de-lanzadores-de-senuelos-mass&catid=55:latinoamerica&Itemid=163. Retrieved 2010-09-02.