Uploaded September 2012 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The next generation multi-role Surface Attack Weapon
MBDA is leading the design on a future helicopter-launched over-the-horizon anti-ship
weapon which is being jointly funded by the UK and French Governments. It will be
capable of defeating the most challenging target set presented by today's open water
and littoral maritime operations.
The new weapon is a significant advance on both Sea Skua and AS15TT.
• Long Stand-Off Range providing helicopter protection from air defence systems
• The ability to select the precise target aim point
• The new seeker option will allow target information to be relayed via a two-way data
link to the operator.
This target data will enable the operator to make changes to the missile guidance during free flight
• Precision targeting both by night and day, using legacy onboard sensors
• A lighter weight weapon will increase the number of platforms on which FASGW-ANL
can be integrated
The new design will maintain some of the earlier characteristics of Sea Skua and AS15TT allowing current users to easily upgrade. By retaining compatibility with existing logisticfootprints this will result in the following benefits;
• Minor modification to existing ship storage and handling equipment
• Retaining high helicopter load-out
• Minimal impact on logistics and through life costs
• Low integration costs as existing onboard magazine arrangements can be utilised
The next generation multi-role Surface Attack Weapon
MBDA is leading the design on a future helicopter-launched over-the-horizon anti-ship
weapon which is being jointly funded by the UK and French Governments. It will be
capable of defeating the most challenging target set presented by today's open water
and littoral maritime operations.
The new weapon is a significant advance on both Sea Skua and AS15TT.
• Long Stand-Off Range providing helicopter protection from air defence systems
• The ability to select the precise target aim point
• The new seeker option will allow target information to be relayed via a two-way data
link to the operator.
This target data will enable the operator to make changes to the missile guidance during free flight
• Precision targeting both by night and day, using legacy onboard sensors
• A lighter weight weapon will increase the number of platforms on which FASGW-ANL
can be integrated
The new design will maintain some of the earlier characteristics of Sea Skua and AS15TT allowing current users to easily upgrade. By retaining compatibility with existing logisticfootprints this will result in the following benefits;
• Minor modification to existing ship storage and handling equipment
• Retaining high helicopter load-out
• Minimal impact on logistics and through life costs
• Low integration costs as existing onboard magazine arrangements can be utilised
