Thales Australia Secures Support Contract for ADF's Ground Surveillance Radars

Thales Australia is expanding its local capabilities by taking responsibility for the in-country support and sustainment for one of the Australian Defence Forces most capable tactical radar systems.>> Commencing in August 2008, the Thales Australia contract involves maintenance, engineering, supply and operational support. This new initiative also represents a significant investment in the transfer of technology from the UK to Thales Australia.>> The Australian Man-portable Surveillance & Target Acquisition Radar (AMSTAR) is an all weather surveillance radar that can be carried by two soldiers and operated by one, and is tailored to the ADFs needs.>> Thales is the world leader in the Ground Surveillance Radar segment, with a full portfolio of capabilities covering all requirements from short-range radars for critical site surveillance to long-range radars for battlefield or border applications.>> Chris Jenkins, managing director of Thales Australia, said the contract provided the Commonwealth with a flexible, low-risk solution.>> Thales in Australia will have the skills on hand to support AMSTAR, and deliver expertise to the ADF exactly when and where it is needed.>> This is another example of the benefits that Thales is delivering in Australia through its unique multi-domestic business approach innovative technology, backed by reliable, cost-effective support.>>> Thales is a leading international electronics and systems group, addressing defence, aerospace and security markets worldwide. Thaless leading-edge technology is supported by 22,000 R&D engineers who offer a capability unmatched in Europe to develop and deploy field-proven mission-critical information systems. Thales employs 68,000 people in 50 countries with 2007 revenues of AUD19 billion.