Overview
- Rafael said it delivered the 1,000th Typhoon on Wednesday, and the company reports the system is operational with 25 navies including the United States, Canada, and Australia.
- The recent shipments include additional Mk-30c Typhoon mounts for Israel’s Sa’ar 6 corvette fleet as part of ongoing fleet upgrades.
- The Typhoon is a stabilized, remotely operated gun station that lets an operator fire from a protected console using electro‑optical sensors and radar inputs rather than exposing a sailor on deck.
- Rafael highlights features designed for low-signature threats, including high-capacity magazines, rapid switching between ammunition types, automated targeting aids, and support for air‑burst and proximity rounds.
- Navies plan more Typhoon and Mini‑Typhoon deliveries to replace legacy mounts, a shift that aims to reduce crew exposure, improve short-range defence against drones and small boats, and bolster protection for shipping lanes and offshore assets.