As part of the FLORAKO programme modernisation, armasuisse has awarded Thales a contract to upgrade the Master radars for the Swiss Air Force. This contract, which amounts to 74 million euros, will be the main order within the broader FLORAKO radars life extension project approved by the Swiss government in 2016, is intended to extend the lifespan of the radars and to ensure operational excellence until 2030.
Thales will deliver 14, GaN-based, CWI transmitters that will be integrated into the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) fire control systems on-board Royal Danish Navy vessels.
Thales’ latest-generation Spy’Ranger mini surveillance and reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has been chosen by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) to equip the French forces. Up to 70 mini-UAV reconnaissance systems (SMDR) will be made available from 2018. Each system consists of three mini-UAVs, a ground segment and the associated technical support.
Thales has launched its compact 3D tactical Ground Master 60 radar, intended for use with short and extremely short-range weapon systems.
After successful trials on Halcyon Unmanned Surface Vehicle, Thales and ASV have signed an agreement to develop autonomous USV technology and capability for maritime, civil, security and military domains.
The French defence procurement agency has selected Thales and Airbus Defence and Space as co-prime contractors for the design and construction of France's future military spaced-based signals intelligence system, which is due to enter service by 2020.
Thales and Ultra Electronics TCS have established a partnership to provide the next generation of high-capacity communications systems for use in theatre of operations.