PARIS -- The complexity of the battlefield environment is constantly evolving, as is the threat landscape in air surveillance and fire control operations. Armed forces today are faced with smaller, more agile targets and low-level air threats that can quickly change trajectory to avoid detection. Thus a key to success for a modern radar system is the ability to capture high-quality target information in ever decreasing time. In an effort to meet these requirements, Thales developed the Ground Master 200 Multi Mission All-in-One radar (GM200 MM/A), the newest addition to the 4D AESA (active electronically scanned antenna) radar family alongside the Ground Master 200 Multi Mission Compact (GM200 MM/C)
Thales says that the new Ground Master 200 Multi Mission radar is the only product of its kind on the market. Benefitting from the latest advances in electronics and radar architecture, it draws on expertise developed by Thales for the 4D AESA radar family to support operators. The radar is designed to be easy to operate and maintain.
Thales's dual-axis multi-beam technology can counter new types of threats including combat UAVs. Very small, fast-moving targets can now be detected and identified more quickly, reducing surveillance time. The company says that the new radar offers operators 40% longer range capabilities and doubles detection precision on a light combat aircraft at a distance of up to 100 km (54 NM). It can also differentiate between a bird and a drone more than 30 km (16.2 NM) away.
Thales says that the GM200 Multi Mission All-in-One is ready for series production and the first units will be available at the end of 2020.
