New containerised self-defence gun proposed for installation on commercial vessels

BAE Systems recently unveiled its Sea Tridon family of 40mm naval guns, which include a containerised version for self-protection aboard commercial vessels on a temporary or mission-specific basis.

The containerised variant is being offered for military, government, and civilian vessels operating in high-risk areas. BAE Systems said the modular construction will allow rapid installation with minimal modification to the host vessel and limited integration work.

Listed features include below-deck loading, increased ammunition capacity, flexible command-and-control arrangements, and optional surveillance radar integration.

The baseline Sea Tridon pairs a Bofors Mk4 40mm gun with an electro-optical fire control system. This lets the weapon system identify targets, follow their movement, and engage them without external sensors.

The gun system also has gyrostabilisation and a 30-round ready-use magazine.