Horizon sonar contract awarded
17 December 2001
Thales Underwater Systems (TUS), and Whitehead Alenia Systemi Subacquei (WASS), a Finmeccanica Company, have been awarded a contract for the sonar systems for the new Franco-Italian Horizon Frigates.
The contract has been awarded by Thales Naval France to TUS and WASS as co-contractors for the 4 Sonar Systems, designated 4110 CL (2 each for Italy and France). This Medium Frequency Hull-mounted sonar, utilising a Cylindrical Array and advanced processing, will provide a state-of -the art capability to the new frigates. Further systems may be required for additional frigates.
TUS and WASS will share the work on the systems on an equal basis, with TUS being the focal point for system integration in the French Frigates, and WASS for the Italian frigates.
TUS and WASS are already accustomed to working in partnership on other programmes, including the Franco-Italian SLAT (Torpedo Defence) programme; and on the Lightweight Torpedo MU90.
The supply of this high-performance sonar is a leading example of European co-operation. TUS and WASS will, through their growing relationship, deliver a cost-effective capability, enhancing the opportunities for future collaboration.
Press Contacts
Thales - Matt Pothecary - Tel : + 33 (0) 1 53 77 86 26
Thales Underwater Systems - Mike Docherty - Tel: +33 (0)4 92 96 45 24
Whitehead Alenia Systemi Subacquei - Carlo Muia - Tel: +39 0586 840 416
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