SAES is part of the consortium of entities developing the EPC (European Patrol Corvette) project, selected in the 2021 call of the European Defence Fund, in the category: Offshore patrol vessel, theme: Modular and multirole patrol corvette.
The EPC began in November 2023, has a duration of 24 months, and is being developed by a consortium of 35 entities (including beneficiaries, affiliated entities, and subcontracted entities) from 12 European countries, coordinated by the Franco-Italian entity NAVIRIS.
The EPC project is focused on the development of conceptual studies, up to the initial design, of a reference corvette-class ship, capable of carrying out a wide range of missions in future operational contexts. The design produced will lead to the development of a modular and flexible ship, more energy-efficient, more environmentally friendly and safe, and more interoperable and cyber-secure compared to current configurations.
SAES’s participation in EPC is focused on the active management of the ship’s multi-influence signatures, including:
– Measurement and analysis of the ship’s underwater signature.
– Prediction and control of acoustic, electric, and magnetic signatures.
– Acoustic noise monitoring system.
– Digital twin for acoustic signature management and control.
– Tool for evaluating the corvette’s detectability against naval mines.
