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RGES static barrier around a naval vessel in port
Non-lethal vessel stopping

RGES – Running Gear
Entanglement System

Developed in cooperation with the US Coast Guard, the US Navy and the UK HOSDB, RGES provides a non-lethal and less-than-lethal means of stopping a wide range of propeller-driven vessels – from small, high-speed boats to larger displacement hulls.

Small to large
High-speed boats to displacement hulls
3 modes
Static barriers, launched payloads, towed or manual
SF-40
40 ft / 12 m payload launched by the ALM
S100
Modular static barrier of any length
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Stop the vessel, not the people

RGES products use proprietary geometries and materials with extremely high tensile strength-to-weight ratios to entangle a vessel’s propeller and running gear.

  • Port security and protection of high-value assets
  • Protection of exclusive economic zones against illegal fishing
  • Non-lethal interdiction of smuggling, illegal immigration and piracy
  • Policing of fishing vessels

Used for

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Deployment options

Static barriers

The RGES S100 is a lightweight, highly portable, modular static barrier entanglement system. It establishes a perimeter of any length, creating a sterile area with a clear line of demarcation – a first line of less-than-lethal defence for berthed vessels and port assets.

Launched payloads

The SF-40 payload (40 ft / 12 m) is launched by the ALM with a 4,500 psi high-pressure projectile to entangle the propellers of a non-compliant vessel. Kit 474 includes the launcher and two payloads.

Towed & manual

Towable and manually deployed RGES solutions are also available for interdiction from a pursuing vessel. Contact us to discuss your vessel types and operating area.

See RGES in action

Spec sheet: Kit 474 – ALM HP RGES SF-40 (PDF)

RGES – shoulder firedSF-40 payload launched from a boat
RGES – large vessel stoppingPropeller entanglement on a larger hull
RGES – static barrierHigh-speed boat stopped by a barrier

RGES kits

RGES systems are configured for each operator – tell us about your vessels and area of operation.

KitName & best useWhat's includedSpec sheet
474ALM High Pressure RGES SF-40 KitBest for less-than-lethal stopping of non-compliant vesselsALM launcher, 2 high-pressure projectiles, 2 SF-40 RGES propeller-entanglement payloads (40 ft / 12 m), ALM tool kit, carry bag, Pelican casePDFRequest quote
495RGES S100 Static Barrier KitBest for port and asset protection perimeters100 ft / 30 m barrier sections with 6 in torpedo floats, joined end to end for a perimeter of any length; bow shackle and storage bagPDFRequest quote