Initial selection last July by the South African Navy of Matra BAe Dynamics MM40 Exocet AShMs for its four MEKO A-200 SAN corvettes was recently confirmed by the Pretoria government, clearing the way for contract finalization. Integration of the firing installations will take place in South Africa, under the supervision of African Defense Systems. Other South African participation from substantial industrial offsets involves technological exchanges with Kentron on missiles, and Somchen on their propulsion. South Africa's navy thus becomes the 33rd customer for the Exocet family, including air-to-sea AM39s, submarine-launched SM39s, and ship/shore-launched MM40s, of which more than 3,200 missiles have now been sold world-wide. Their latest Block 2 configuration features advanced technology electronics to enhance stealth, target-detection, defense penetration and tactical versatility.