EuroTorp
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EuroTorp is a consortium
formed in July 1993 by French and Italian defense companies. Concerned governments signed a memorandum of understanding
on industrial co-operation on their new generation lightweight torpedo programs.
Member companies of GEIE EuroTorp are
Tasks of EuroTorp are to develop, manufacture and market:
In addition to its programme management and commercial role, EuroTorp is also responsible for achieving compliance with operational specifications, integration on launching platforms and new systems development such as Hard Kill and submarine launched versions.
European economic interest grouping
A European Economic Interest Grouping is a type of legal entity created on 1985-07-25 under European Community Council Regulation 2137/85...
EuroTorp is a consortium
Consortium
A consortium is an association of two or more individuals, companies, organizations or governments with the objective of participating in a common activity or pooling their resources for achieving a common goal....
formed in July 1993 by French and Italian defense companies. Concerned governments signed a memorandum of understanding
Memorandum of understanding
A memorandum of understanding is a document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action. It is often used in cases where parties either do not imply a legal commitment or in...
on industrial co-operation on their new generation lightweight torpedo programs.
Member companies of GEIE EuroTorp are
- Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei S.p.A (WASS) (50%)
- DCN International, for and on behalf of DCN (26%) through DCN/SC/Stz
- ThalesThales GroupThe Thales Group is a French electronics company delivering information systems and services for the aerospace, defense, transportation and security markets...
(24%) through Thales Underwater SystemsThales Underwater SystemsThales Underwater Systems , formerly known as Thomson Marconi Sonar, is an international defence manufacturer specialising in sonar systems for submarines, surface warships, and aircraft as well as communications masts and systems for submarines. TUS is a subsidiary of Thales Naval, part of the...
Tasks of EuroTorp are to develop, manufacture and market:
- the French-Italian new generation MU90/IMPACT lightweight torpedo
- the lightweight A244/S torpedo
- associated torpedo launching systems and logistic support
In addition to its programme management and commercial role, EuroTorp is also responsible for achieving compliance with operational specifications, integration on launching platforms and new systems development such as Hard Kill and submarine launched versions.