Thales receives Thai StarStreak order
Thales has signed a multi-million pound contract with DataGate in Thailand to supply the Royal Thai Army with the StarStreak air defence missile system.
This contract follows on an initial purchase of the system by Thailand in 2012.
The system comprises StarStreak missiles, the very short range air defence (VSHORAD) missile and Lightweight Multiple Launcher (LML). The LML tripod-based system is designed to allow swift deployment of StarStreak missiles to counter attacks from low-level fighter aircraft, unmanned air vehicles and attack helicopters.
Victor Chavez, CEO, Thales UK, said: ‘StarStreak is the leading VSHORAD system in the world today, enabling nations to protect key assets against both emerging and established threats. We are honoured to continue to serve the Royal Thai Army as a key supplier for Thailand’s advanced air defence capability.’
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