Thales selected by Malaysian Government to equip its future Sukhoi 30MKM Aircraft
16 December 2003
Thales has reinforced its position in the Asian aerospace market by winning a 120 million euro contract to provide the avionics for 18 Sukhoi 30 MKM aircraft ordered by the Malaysian government. This contract strengthens Thales' links with its Malaysian industrial partners.
The Malaysian Air Force will oversee the integration of the aircraft in Russia, which will be carried out in partnership between Sukhoi and Thales. The aircraft will be based in Malaysia by 2007-2008. Equipped with modern European avionics, these aircraft will enhance Malaysia's already substantial combat aircraft fleet.
The systems provided by Thales will boost the capacity and operational performances of the SU 30 MKM, notably in the domains of avionics, navigation, identification and optronics. This will provide these aircraft with real capability for both day and night-time combat.
The award of this highly competitive contract to Thales demonstrates the success of the Group's multi-domain, multi-domestic policy in Asia. Representing the Thales Group at the signing of the contract, Christian Breyton affirmed, "We are very proud that the Malaysian Armed Forces have chosen Thales for this contract highlighting our Group's expertise in the aerospace field."
Thales has permanent offices and subsidiaries in 12 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The group generates around 13% of total revenues from civil and military markets in the region, with sales worth over 1.4 billion euros in Asia-Pacific in 2002. Thales employs more than 5,000 people throughout the region.
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