Lacroix Solutions: Often copied, Never equalled
LACROIX Defense
LACROIX is part of the ETIENNE LACROIX Group, a family holding company founded in 1848. The group is a leader in the less toxic Pyrotechnics used in the Defense and Security sector.
LACROIX's activities range from design to manufacture, including support and service.
In the naval sector, #LACROIX Défense specializes in - #SYLENA decoy launcher systems (with new EO masking module)
- #SEACLAD new-generation self-protection munitions (RF, IR, CNR, EO, ASM, etc.)
- bomblets for submarines (smoke, stars, etc.)
- Air countermeasures (for onboard Rafale aircraft, helicopters, etc.) + distress signals for crews.
10 years of success!
#Euronaval 2024 will be an opportunity for LACROIX teams to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its #SYLENA system, and the resulting success at international level.
Quick Facts:
* The 1st #Sylena LW (Light Weight) model was delivered in 2014 as part of the Omani small craft protection programmes (OPV), and the range of systems developed by LACROIX engineers has continued to evolve, being completed by the MK1 and MK2 models (integrating the anti-torpedo function).
* #LACROIX systems can be used to protect larger vessels (frigates, corvettes, etc.) or the very latest generation, such as the Greek Navy's FDIs.
* #Lacroix's Sylena systems have been installed on more than 40 ships in 8 navies around the world
* The 100th Sylena launcher manufactured. - the 14,000th unit of #SEACLAD ® ammunition produced and delivered
* More than 130 platforms in are currently protected by the new generation of #LACROIX ammunition on different continents ( including ammunition used by #Safran).
These factors are proof of customer's faith in this unique combination of fixed launcher and modern effects (IR, RF, CNR, anti-torpedo).
Through relentless R&D efforts over the last 10 years,LACROIX Defense has acquired unrivalled expertise in decoy systems and pyrotechnic components, enabling them to offer a wide range of credible technical solutions for the protection of major warships: patrol boats, frigates, destroyers, etc. Current technologies deployed : - corner reflector (CNR) ; - infrared ; - smoke - anti-torpedoes - electro-acoustic / masking via the #SEAMOSC module unveiled in 2022
Visit LACROIX Defense at EURONAVAL to know more about #SYLENA and other LACROIX Solutions
Eric Mangé Yann CARPENTE Hugues du Plessis d'Argentré Aurélie VIDAL EURONAVAL #EuronavalPressTrip
Renaud THETIOT