Terma Partnered With Cornes to Supply Naval Decoy Systems
The companies aim to equip new Asia-Pacific naval vessels with C-Guard MK II anti-missile and torpedo countermeasures.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Terma has partnered with Cornes Technologies to supply its C-Guard MK II decoy systems to the Asia-Pacific naval market. This collaboration focuses on integrating the countermeasures into new regional naval vessels.
Why it matters
The move enables Terma to expand its naval self-protection market share in Japan by utilizing Cornes Technologies as a local support provider. This partnership addresses the increasing demand for advanced ship-defense infrastructure in the region.
The C-Guard MK II system utilizes 130 mm NATO-standard decoys to counter missile and torpedo threats. The architecture supports either autonomous operation or full integration with existing vessel combat management systems.
The players
Terma
A Danish defense and aerospace company specializing in naval self-protection systems and sensor integration.
Cornes Technologies
A Japanese distributor and technical partner providing local support and market access for foreign defense and industrial manufacturers.
The details
The C-Guard MK II deploys these decoys using a combination of fixed launchers and trainable Ancilia launchers. By using trainable hardware, the system can adjust its pointing angle to respond to incoming threats more effectively than static alternatives. This modular design allows it to interface directly with a ship's existing sensor network to manage countermeasures without requiring manual input.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: Terma and Cornes Technologies announced their partnership.
The Tech Race
The expansion of the C-Guard MK II decoy system into the Asia-Pacific region places Terma in direct competition with other global providers of automated ship-defense platforms. This deployment strategy mirrors established efforts to integrate standardized NATO-compliant countermeasures into diverse naval combat management architectures.
The partnership targets the construction of new naval vessels in the Asia-Pacific region, meaning the technology will be integrated during the shipyard phase of production. Defense procurement offices and regional naval commands will be the primary users of these integrated protection systems.
The takeaway
This partnership marks a significant effort by Terma to capture new naval contracts through localized Japanese support. Industry observers should watch for future announcements regarding the first installation of the C-Guard MK II on new vessel builds in the region.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Navaltoday.
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