SEA CEPTOR

Sea Ceptor is a cutting-edge naval Air Defence system designed to protect both the host vessel and escorted fleets from modern air threats. Operating at ranges exceeding 25 km, it delivers high-performance Defence with a minimal launch signature. The System is highly compact, thanks to Soft Vertical Launch (SVL) technology and not reliant on dedicated fire control radars; Sea Ceptor is ideal for retrofits as well as new-builds. SVL is a form of cold launch where the missile is ejected from its self-contained canister using a gas charge and the main-motor is not fired until it has achieved safe clearance from the ship. SVL provides improved performance and safety over the conventional Hot Vertical Launch, providing full 360°coverage.

In service with the Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigates since 2018, Sea Ceptor is now being adopted by navies across the globe for its unmatched capability-to-cost ratio. Powered by the Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM) — also entering service with the British Army — Sea Ceptor offers a common missile solution across domains, reducing the logistics burden and optimising lifecycle cost.

Key Operational Features:

• Utilises CAMM – a common missile for naval and ground applications
• Versatile integration with the ship’s Combat Management System (CMS)
• High rate of fire against multiple, simultaneous targets
• Soft Vertical Launch (SVL) technology for minimum launch signature and reduced deck stress 
• Compact missile design enables tight-space installation
• Compatible with a wide array of shipborne surveillance and targeting sensors
• Capable of engaging a wide air threat set, including fast jets and precision-guided munitions
• Can also engage small, fast naval craft
• All-weather, active RF seeker ensures reliability in all conditions
• Two-way data link for in flight target updates 
• Designed for low maintenance and simplified logistics support

Sea Ceptor is built for easy integration into a wide range of naval platforms — from 50m Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) to large frigates and destroyers.

Key integration advantages include:

• Soft Vertical Launch (SVL): Reduces system footprint and simplifies installation 
• Combat Management System (CMS) Compatibility: Easily integrates with new or legacy CMS 
• Operates as a standalone point Defence system or as part of a networked layered air Defence architecture

• Battle-proven technology trusted by leading navies
• Multi-domain missile compatibility (CAMM for land and sea)
• Reduced total ownership cost through common stockpiling
• Designed for the future battlespace with network-enabled capabilities