On 22 September 2026, Danish company Terma signed a contract with Cornes Technologies in Japan to promote and supply its C-Guard MK II decoy launching system and related equipment for new naval vessels.
Terma stated that C-Guard MK II “provides a flexible soft-kill capability” for ships to defend against missile and torpedo threats, using AI-developed algorithms. The system can operate on its own or as part of a vessel's combat management system, Terma said.
The system uses NATO-standard 130 mm decoys and is compatible with countermeasures from other suppliers. Its launchers range from fixed models to trainable Ancilia launchers, allowing for it to be scaled across different vessel classes, according to Terma.
"Working with Cornes Technologies gives us a strong local foundation to support these requirements," said Henriette Hallberg Thygeson, CEO of Terma.
Kazuhiko Nishioka, CEO of Cornes Technologies, said he looks forward to "introducing C-Guard MK II to the Japanese market."
Terma said that the agreement “expands Terma’s cooperation with Japanese industry”, adding that it “strengthens its ability to serve naval customers in Japan through a dedicated local partner.”
