Today
at IndoDefence, Thales introduces Watcher, a full radio
remote control allowing communicating with every single
Thales radio on the battlefield. Innovative and easy to
use, Watcher helps armed forces improve their situation
awareness while giving them the opportunity to communicate
on the move. This innovative and smart solution confirms
Thales’s position as a full solution provider in the
field of communication systems for the battlespace.
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Today,
armed forces are involved in a wide spectrum of operations,
from humanitarian aid to high intensity conflicts. Tactical
communication systems supporting these different missions
are thus crucial for Forces which have become more and more
mobile.
Carried like a wrist watch and very easy to use, Watcher
avoids to stop for having access to the radio and enables
any kind of communication on the move. This universal Man
Machine Interface can connect to Thales’s tactical
radios including the HF (Skyf@st), the VHF (PR4G and PR4G
F@stnet), the St@rMille, FlexNet and at last the new F@stnet-Twin
Software Defined Radio.
Compact, lightweight and ruggedized, this smart remote control
device enables a wireless communication (Bluetooth) up to
10 meters or wire connection and makes easier the use of
the radio and increases its operational features.
Being aware of the situation, taking the right decisions
quickly, manoeuvring the forces preparing the adequate actions
is essential for highly mobile missions. Watcher provides
all the communication needs of the armed forces today, ensuring
information dominance and real time situation awareness
guaranteeing mobility at all levels in a seamless interoperability.
“Through the unique relationship Thales has with many
armies, we are very sensitive on the importance of imagining
innovative solutions to ease soldiers’ duty on the
battlespace”, said Patrice Caine, Thales Vice-President
in charge of Radio Communications activities. "With
Watcher we provide something new that gives unsurpassed
advantages on the battlefield, providing the highest level
of communication availability. Watcher is the result of
the unequalled experience in military radio-communications
we have been developing for more than 70 years”.
Thales is a world leader in defence communications for land
forces with experience spanning 70 years and more than 800,000
radio sets sold in 43 countries all over the world. Thales
designs and integrates radio solutions for a broad range
of platforms, including armoured vehicles, helicopters,
dismounted infantry and special forces. |
