Norway Orders Sting Ray Torpedo

Released on Friday, June 26, 2009

The Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation has selected the BAE Systems Insyte Sting Ray Mod 1 lightweight torpedo to meet the requirements of its Norwegian Anti-submarine Torpedo (NAT) programme.

Sting Ray Mod 1 will arm the new Fridtjof Nansen class frigates and will be integrated with the new NH90 anti-submarine warfare helicopter and the Orion P3-C maritime patrol aircraft.

The £99m contract, won in competition against other leading defence companies, marks the first export success for Sting Ray Mod 1.

Commenting on the success, Rory Fisher, Managing Director, Insyte said:

"I am delighted that Norway has decided to select Sting Ray Mod 1, which is widely recognised as one of the world's most sophisticated lightweight torpedo weapon systems. We can now set about delivering our commitments in programme delivery and ensure we become the dependable partner of choice for our Norwegian customer."

In winning the competition, BAE Systems acknowledge the support provided by UK customer partners, in particular the Torpedoes integrated project team within the Ministry of Defence procurement agency Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), and the UK Defence Storage and Distribution Agency based at Gosport, Hampshire.