Thales reinforces its position in the field of tactical communication systems
12 October 2001
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Thales with a new order for the RITA 2000 tactical communication network to fulfil the needs of the French Army. This contract, worth 78 million euros, includes the development of new capabilities (Internet Protocol, high data rate) and the supply of about a hundred stations to equip the French Army from now until the end of 2003.
In Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Thales has signed several major contracts to supply the armed forces with HF and VHF tactical communication systems. These contracts, worth about 150 million euros, concern the leading products of Thales in the field of tactical radios: the VHF PR4G family and the HF Systeme 3000.
With these commercial successes, Thales confirms its key role in the new digitised battlespace market, in the field of Tactical Internet and software radios, to meet current as well as future requirements.
Designer, prime contractor and integrator of systems and provider of value-added services, Thales Communications is the global architect of information and communication systems that fulfil the operational requirements of air forces, armies, and navies. Present in 14 countries, Thales Communications achieves a turnover of about 1.5 billion euros and employs 9000 persons over the world.
Press contact:
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Matt Pothecary
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Thales Communications
Michel Roche
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More on RITA 2000
At the core of the tactical Internet battlespace, RITA 2000 is highly suited to the new context in which armed forces operate, particularly in terms of interoperability (joint forces, allied coalitions) and mobility. Easily transportable, RITA 2000 provides on the operation theatres, at all command levels, high-rate multimedia communication services, which are modern, efficient (voice, data, image, videoconference, IP traffic,...), fully secure and open-ended.
RITA 2000 uses the latest dual technologies to provide on the operation theatre high-quality network services and a true Tactical Internet.
RITA 2000 is the solution for the armed forces that are considering up-dating their tactical communication networks.
More on the VHF PR4G and the SYSTEME 3000
The PR4G, recognised for its reliability and high security level, is a multi-mode, open-ended software radio that perfectly meets the real-time communication requirements of projected forces, command posts and weapon systems.
The HF SYSTEME 3000, based on the new digital TRC 3600 radio, provides a comprehensive range of advanced services, which are secure, reliable and proven for voice and data. Its simplicity of use, the quality of its secure communications and its capacity to establish links in any operational environment (distance, mobility, electronic warfare threat etc.) have been particularly noticed during intensive field tests conducted by client countries.
Through a relevant and permanent product policy, the PR4G and TRC 3600 radios can easily integrate additional functionalities and provide the necessary upgrading capabilities.
References
Communication Networks
THALES Communications implemented the world's first meshed tactical networks, which equip the armed forces of over 20 countries. THALES Communications' main references in tactical communication networks are: RITA 2000 (France and Belgium), ARISTOTE (France), SACS (Denmark), RBA (Spain), TADKOM (Norway), TS9000 (Sweden), ZODIAC (the Netherlands), BIGSTAF (Germany), MSE (USA).
Tactical radiocommunications
Owing to its specific characteristics, 28 client countries have put their trust in the PR4G which has become the world's VHF radio standard. The HF SYSTEME 3000, already chosen by 24 armed forces, is today the only HF tactical system with field-tested outstanding operational performances. Today, Thales sales in this field have reached more than 500 000 units in 85 countries.
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