Thales has unveiled the Ground Master 200 Multi Mission (GM200 MM) radar. This radar is designed to respond to modern, complex battlefields. The radar will soon be available in two versions: one aimed at air surveillance and one aimed at detecting large weapons on the ground.
That’s what the site Army Technology reports. The GM 200 MM belongs to the dual-axis multi-beam 4D active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars. The radars are in a far-reaching stage of development and it is expected that Thales will be able to deliver the first radars in 2021.
Two radars
The GM200 MM/A is an all-in-one version suitable for medium-range ground-based air defense and surveillance. Then there’s the GM200 MM/C, a compact version of the radar. It’s capable of locating coarse artillery from enemies. Furthermore, thanks to its compact design, it is a radar that is easy to move and a radar that can also be rolled out quickly. The GM200 MM/C is also suitable for (very) short-range air defence missions.
Thales’ digital technology coupled with the Ground Master 200 radar allows the device to quickly find and capture a target. This can be followed over a longer period of time. At the same time, targets that only travel a short distance can be followed.
The technology is scalable and has an antenna design that can be upgraded. In this way, Thales wants to ensure that the radar has the latest and best software at every moment of its life span. Therefore, the company will continue to develop new software for the radar installations.
Last month the Dutch defence signed the first contract with Thales. The Ministry of Defence will purchase a total of nine GM200 MM/C radars for use during missions.
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