Thales provides maintenance and support of the S1850M radar for France, Italy and UK navies

18/01/2023

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Thales signed a service contract with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) on behalf of the French, Italian and UK Navies. This new substantial service contract covers a period of 3 years, with an additional optional 2 years.

As a trusted partner for the armed forces, Thales demonstrates the reliability and the endurance of its naval sensors such as the S1850M and its commitment to support navies.

The S1850M Long Range Air Surveillance Radar is a derivative of the SMART L radar. With 26 systems sold to leading European navies, SMART-L and S1850M have become a de facto NATO standard for naval long-range radar systems.

S1850M ThalesAt Thales we know the importance of having ships and crew ready for action at a moment's notice. That is why we work with navies around the world to ensure the crews and the technology they rely on are available when needed.

The contract, which covers a period of 3 years, with an optional additional 2 years, was signed on behalf of the three nations by OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation).

The new service contract includes high quality support services such as desk support, an on-site technical assistance, and implementation of the Thales Customer Portal.

It includes also a yearly obsolescence scan and health check in addition to more complex tasks such as monitoring and configuration management. Thales will also annually host Customer Days, for attendance by representatives from the three Navies and OCCAR.

The S1850M radar, based on the Thales SMART-L Volume Search Radar, is the long-range radar (LRR) of the Principal Anti Air Missile System (PAAMS) used on the Royal Navy's Type 45 Destroyers, Queen Elisabeth class Aircraft Carriers and the French and Italian class Horizon Frigates.

The S1850M system is a 3D multibeam radar designed to provide long-range air & surface surveillance and target designation. Additional capabilities can be introduced during lifetime according to customer needs. This makes the radar future proof in case of evolving requirements. With fully automatic detection and track initiation, this radar part of the Ballistic Missile Defence System can track up to 1,000 air targets at a range of around 400 kilometres, including stealth targets in cluttered environments.

With 26 systems sold to the leading European navies, SMART-L and its derivative S1850M have become the de facto NATO standard for naval long-range radar systems.

This service contract proves that Thales' naval sensors can meet user requirements for a great many years. We are glad to keep supporting three of Europe's leading navies in their mission to protect their nations, personnel and valuable assets. This contract demonstrates the increasing need for cooperation between defence organizations and industry in Europe. Uniformity of equipment facilitates this cooperation. - Gerben Edelijn, SVP of Above Water Systems.

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PR20230118_ Thales provides maintenance and support of the S1850M radar for France, Italy and UK navies_EN.pdf

Contact

Camille Heck, Thales, Media Relations Land & Naval Defence

+33 (0)6 73 78 33 63 camille.heck@thalesgroup.com

Alice Pruvot, Group and Innovation

+33 7 70 27 11 37 alice.pruvot@thalesgroup.com

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