In the naval domain, Thales has successfully been equipping the Royal Danish Navy with the main radars and long range communications on its five latest vessels, a class of frigates and flexible support ships. These radars and radios are key functional elements for the ships’ operational capabilities and tasks.
In 2017, a contract was made between Thales and the Danish Defence - Acquisition and Logistics Organization regarding the acquisition of 14 Continuous Wave Illuminators (CWI). The 14 illuminating transmitters will function as a support when using the Navy’s Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) self-defence missiles. Besides the acquisition of the illuminating radars, the contract also includes a service agreement ensuring that the systems will be maintained and kept in operation. The systems, which will be delivered as of 2019, will be installed on the Navy’s frigates and flexible support ships.
In the land domain, Thales has equipped Danish Defence with the RAC 3D radar (Intermediate Range Air Defense Radar), multi-mode radar for the coordination of medium-range, short-range and very-short range air defence weapon systems. It provides a three dimensional air picture up to 100 km. The RAC 3D detects and classifies modern threats, including medium to very low-altitude hovering helicopters.
Moreover, Thales equips the Danish Army's armoured vehicle fleet with the internal communications and network system called SOTAS. Thales has been a long-lasting supplier for this system and is still assisting the army in the maintenance and further development of this capability. Thus, Thales signed a new framework agreement in 2017 with the Danish Defence and Logistic Organization (DALO) concerning the acquisition of the vehicle communication system SOTAS, as well as services for the equipment delivered. The contract ties DALO and Thales together for seven years and the first deliveries from the contract are foreseen in 2018.