Article Posted on : - Jul 13, 2011

A photo of MU90 torpedo by DCNS.

PARIS (BNS): DCNS has delivered the SIMOPE MU90 torpedo simulator to the German Navy.

SIMOPE is designed to prepare and simulate operational launch scenarios with the MU90 lightweight anti-submarine torpedo, in an extremely realistic configuration, a company release said.

The MU90 is the result of a partnership between the French and Italian governments and the respective industries of the two countries.

The German defence procurement agency (BWB) has expressed his satisfaction with the acceptance process, and noted that close analysis of the MU90’s behaviour in a wide range of tactical scenarios will enhance the way operatives are prepared and trained.

Germany was the first export customer to adopt the MU90, followed by Denmark, Poland and Australia.