Sonobuoys

A tactical sonar system for transmitting submarine activity, the sonobuoy is a core technology for anti-submarine warfare. Sparton manufactures both active (emitting sound energy into the water and waiting for a return transmission) and passive (purely listening for sound wave transmissions) sonobuoys.

With over 6 million sonobuoys deployed to the United States and foreign* customers over the past 60 years, Sparton continues to serve as a vital supplier to these militaries with the most effective anti-submarine warfare sensor capability.

For U.S. Specification Sonobuoys please contact us here.

For Foreign sonobuoy assistance please contact us here: DLSBusiness-Dev@Sparton.com

*Foreign sales are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and must be approved by the state department.

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Sparton is proud to be recognized as one of the Top 10 Tier 1 Superior Suppliers to the U.S. Navy for 2020.

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As of 30 September 2023 the ERAPSCO/ Sonobuoy TechSystem (STS) Joint Venture is no longer accepting orders for sonobuoys.

Sparton and Ultra Maritime will individually produce sonobuoys under their respective company’s names.

For U.S. Specification Sonobuoys please contact us here.

For Foreign sonobuoy assistance please contact us here: DLSBusiness-Dev@Sparton.com

*Foreign sales are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and must be approved by the state department.