Thales to service six Netherlands SMART-L EWC radars
Thales has partnered with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the service of four SMART-L Early Warning Capability (EWC) radars for the Royal Netherlands Navy, the company announced on 22 April.
The partnership also includes the service and delivery of two SMART-L EWC radars for the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
SMART-L is a 3D multibeam fully digitally controlled Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar designed to provide long-range air and surface surveillance and target designation. The radar can detect air breathing targets, stealth targets and ballistic missiles within its long range performance of 2000km.
Vice Admiral Matthieu Borsboom, director, Defense Materiel Organisation, said: 'These are unique contracts in which the services for both ground based and naval systems have been aligned and the MoD has involved a private party.
'By long term commitment we are able to improve the management of costs during the life cycle of the system.'
Gerben Edelijn, CEO, Thales Nederland, said: 'These contracts provide Thales with a key position in maintaining the operational availability of these ground based and naval systems. These contracts are fully in line with our objectives to work more closely together with customers all over the world.'
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