In the more than 90 years of its existence, Thales Nederland has established a tradition of being highly innovative. For instance, in the sixties, the company was the first to develop a digital fire control radar. This was followed by the first digital multibeam surveillance radar and the first non-rotating active phased array radar. More recently, Thales Nederland proved to be the first to produce a naval surveillance radar that is capable of detecting and tracking a Tactical Ballistic Missile. At present the company is focussing its innovative powers on the development of an integrated sensor mast that will again redefine the standard in naval radar technology.
Frontrunners
All around the world, the needs and requirements of navies are different. A few European navies, for instance the German and Dutch navies, have committed themselves to be frontrunners in technological developments. Other navies have set their aspirations at a more modest level. For Thales Nederland both types of navies are interesting. Its product range includes both high-end products as well as lower-budget sensors.
Cooperation
Thales Nederland is not an isolated radar developer. At various levels it cooperates with its largest customer, the Royal Netherlands Navy, in order to develop exactly what this ambitious customer requires. Further, the company maintains good relations with various science and research institutes, such as the universities of Enschede and Delft, and TNO, the Dutch Association for Applied Scientific Research.