NS50

Short to medium range naval radar

Defence
Naval
Anti air warfare

NS50 is an I-band (former X-band) 4D surveillance radar. Scanning both azimuth, elevation, range and Doppler (4D), it provides fast and accurate detection, tracking, classification (including UAS) and engagement support for a wide spectrum of air and surface threats.

Compact 4D AESA radar

Fast and accurate detection, tracking and engagement support in both open ocean and littoral environments

100

times more sensitive than conventional radars
Simultaneous air and surface target detection and tracking

Detection and tracking of conventional threats: fast boats, anti ship missile, helicopters, aircraft and modern threats such as UAS and USV
Fire control

Supports Short Range Missile and Supports Fire Control to Small-Medium caliber gun systems

A multi mission radar

NS50 is the latest Thales 4D Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) surveillance radar. ‘4D’ radars not only provide bearing, range and elevation (3D) information, but also provide in-depth analysis of the target’s Doppler, as well as ten times more time on target (the 4th dimension) by applying dual-axis multi-beam processing. NS50 provides highly accurate 4D target information required for rapid acquisition by Fire Control Systems, for short-range “fire and forget” Surface-to-Air-Missile, fire control Systems and for ship-borne artillery against surface targets fire control.

Next to conventional air and surface threats in littoral waters, navies also face smaller, low and slow-moving threats, including coordinated swarms, while navigating in a cluttered environment, as seen in the Red and Black Seas. The NS50 radar has been contracted by multiple navies as the solution for smaller high-value naval platforms tasked with protecting littoral environments.

More time on target is a key requirement for detecting, tracking, classifying and supporting threat engagement in cluttered environments.

Enabled by cutting-edge technology, such as AESA and Dual Axis multi-beam combined with advanced Doppler techniques, NS50 creates the required increased time on target.

NS50 enables the detection and tracking of both coordinated swarms and slow-moving, low-profile threats, as well as highly maneuverable, fast-moving targets.

The NS50 is scalable, software-defined, demonstrates future-proof performance, and is fit for varying mission requirements and platform sizes. Whether for fast attack craft, offshore patrol vessels, corvettes, support ships, or as a secondary radar on a frigate, this radar system meets the unique needs of various naval platforms.