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Type 2019 PARIS

Country of Origin: Britain

This sonar intercept system was developed by a British-French-Dutch consortium headed by Thomson-CSF (now Thomson Marconi). PARIS stands for passive/active range-and-intercept system. Originally fitted in the SWIFTSURE-class nuclear-propelled submarines, the Type 2019 has been fitted in all British subs.

Upgrades included an improved man-machine interface, compatibility with MIL-STD-1553B databus architecture, replacement of cathode ray tubes with plasma displays and...

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