ABOUT US PRODUCTS NEWS CAREERS CONTACT US HOME / PRODUCTS / SONOBUOYS 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. U.S. Specification Sonobuoys are sold through ERAPSCO, a joint venture between Sparton Corporation and Ultra Electronics – USSI. Sonobuoy TechSystems operates under ERAPSCO for all ITAR-approved international sales and technical support. *Foreign sales are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and must be approved by the state department. SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE AWARD Sparton is proud to be recognized as one of the Top 10 Tier 1 Superior Suppliers to the U.S. Navy for 2020. LEARN MORE U.S. Specification Sonobuoys Foreign Sonobuoys U.S. Specification Sonobuoys are sold through ERAPSCO, a joint venture between Sparton Corporation and Ultra Electronics – USSI. Sonobuoy Tech Systems operates under ERAPSCO for all ITAR-approved international sales and technical support. *Foreign sales are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and must be approved by the state department. Have a Challenge? We can help. Schedule a quick one-on-one call with specialists from our Sales and Engineering teams. SCHEDULE CALL Sparton is a world leader in the design, development, testing and production of complex maritime electronic systems. We are proud to be the first choice for ASW and USW solutions. About Us Facility Leadership History Quality Certifications Products Sonobuoys Undersea Warfare Solutions Inertial Sensors Contact Us Location Press Room Careers Suppliers Copyright © 2021 Sparton. All rights reserved. Sitemap Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions