T-AGOS-25 — not armed, but extremely important
L3Harris Technologies has entered into an agreement with Austal USA to escort the first T-AGOS-25 class ship for the US Navy. This is not a warship, not a destroyer, and certainly not an aircraft carrier. But his role is one of the most subtle and necessary. T-AGOS-25 is a floating underwater surveillance station, whose task is to listen to the ocean and find submarines that try not to make a sound.
Such ships don't fire, but without them, other ships and planes don't know where to look for a threat.
L3Harris is responsible for the "insides" of the ship
L3Harris acts as a single system supplier — that is, it takes over the integration of key components: electrical and propulsion systems. It's not just installing engines, but creating a cohesive architecture where everything works together — from power supply to motion control.
Special attention is paid to "quiet" work. In order for a ship to hear a submarine, it must be as quiet as possible. L3Harris is responsible for ensuring that the actuators and electronics do not interfere with sensitive sonar systems.
Underwater tracking is the key to anti—submarine defense
The T-AGOS-25 is the heir to the legendary Stalwart—class ships that have been tracking Soviet submarines for decades. The new ship will use modern towed sonar stations capable of detecting sounds at great depths and distances.
He does not attack, but determines the location of the target, transmits data to destroyers, submarines and PLO aircraft. Without such scouts, the anti-submarine defense loses its eyes and ears.
Where will these ships operate
T-AGOS-25 will be deployed in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. His zone is open waters where enemy submarines can hide and wait in the wings. This is especially true in the Pacific Ocean, where the activity of the submarine forces of other countries is growing.
The presence of such ships allows the US Navy to control underwater routes and protect strike groups.
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