Thales to equip German joint forces with SATURN radios
12 October 2004
Thales in Germany has been awarded a contract by IT-Amt, the German procurement agency for C3 solutions, for the delivery of TRM 6021-type SATURN manpack radios to equip the German Armed Forces. These radios will provide secure ground-to-air communication means and will be in service with the German Air Force, Army and Navy for the next 15 years.
For the first time, Thales in Germany will supply communication equipment in the V/UHF frequency range using the advanced standard NATO waveform SATURN. This contract award marks an important milestone for Thales as the company is making inroads in a new market segment in Germany.
This success strengthens Thales' positioning as a key communications systems supplier in Germany. The TRM 6021 makes Thales the only provider of such high-ranking communication equipment compliant with NATO standards and the Group is confirmed as the major European player in the field of SATURN radios.
About the TRM 6021 and Thomrad 6000
The TRM 6021 is part of the Thomrad 6000 family of combat-proven SATURN equipment - ground/surface and airborne radios for Air Forces, Armies and Navies - and is already in service in a number of countries around the world. Thomrad 6000 scores major references: F16, Rafale, Tiger, Apache, C130, VC10, as well as Maritime Patrol Aircraft. References also include early warning aircraft (AEW&C) such as EMB-145 and Nimrod. Thomrad 6000 is also fielded in infrastructure or mobile stations to provide the ground-to-air communications. In the naval domain, Thomrad 6000 products equip a number of surface ships and submarines.
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