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Thales has been a partner to the Royal Thai armed
forces since the late 90’s and has provided the Royal Thai Navy
with numerous solutions from sensors to integrated combat systems for
various vessels of the fleet. Building on the success of its collaboration
with the RTN, Thales has been awarded the role of prime contractor for
an extensive upgrade of two Bang Rachan Class minehunters built in the
late 80’s (HTMS Bang Rachan and HTMS Nong Sarai). This marks Thales’s
first success in the underwater systems and sonars market in Thailand.
As prime contractor, Thales will be responsible for the revised vessel
design, repairs and modernisation, the procurement of equipment and
the platform integration. The upgraded ship will be equipped with new
solutions, including a machinery control system, navigation systems,
upgraded communications capabilities, Sonar TSM 2022 MkIII with M-CUBE
command and control (C2) and a multi-influence signature range to manage
RTN ships’ signatures.
Thales will work hand in hand with the local industry to manage the
works. The Group will also provide training and Integrated Logistic
Support (ILS) for the RTN to enjoy the best operational use of the vessels
in the coming years. Thales’ solution extends the operational
life of these ships by over 15 years.
Thales onboard the second Krabi Class Offshore Patrol Vessel In 2009,
Thales was chosen to supply the combat, navigation and communication
suite for the HTMS Krabi. The ship was commissioned in 2013 and has
already completed more than 1,000 days at sea. In 2015, the RTN decided
to launch a second vessel of the Krabi Class. The vessel, to be built
by Bangkok Dock, will be equipped with a Thales integrated solution
that includes the TACTICOS combat management system and an integrated
bridge and navigation suite.
The sensors to be delivered are the VARIANT surveillance radar, STIR
1.2 EO Mk2 fire control radar and VIGILE Electronic Support Measures
with SKWS chaff launcher. Furthermore, Thales will supply the Tactical
Data Links Link RTN and LINK-Y Mk2 and all internal and external communication
systems Thales will be responsible for all integration activities, including
the 76 mm gun, 2x 30mm gun and HARPOON SSM.
The ship is expected to be commissioned in the second half of 2018.
By working together with its naval key industrial partner, Thales will
be able to provide the best level of local training and service to the
RTN and support Thailand’s goal of strengthening high end local
industrial capabilities.
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