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Thales awarded with a study contract for the next generation of active array radar.
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The French defence
procurement agency (DGA) has awarded Thales a technology study contract
for the next generation of active phased array radars, including modular
processors and multifunction panel technologies. These new technologies
will ultimately equip the Rafale combat aircraft and will be suitable
for future unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs).
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During
the signing ceremony held on 29 September in the presence of Laurent Collet-Billon,
Head of the DGA, Jean-Bernard Lévy, Thales’s Chairman and
CEO wished to highlight the "strong support of the DGA in maintaining
a French sector of excellence in the field of airborne radars. With this
technology study contract, Thales will maintain its lead in the field
of active radar antennas, which is essential for the future of defence
aerospace."
Under the advanced study contract, Thales will demonstrate the technological readiness of various components and design a new generation of multifunction arrays (radar, electronic warfare and communications). The new arrays will also significantly improve range capabilities and discretion. Over the next four years approximately 100 Thales staff, will be involved in these studies alongside a number of SME’s which have already contributed to the development of the Rafale active phased array radar. |
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