Thales and PGZ Sign Memorandum of Understanding at MSPO 2024 to Develop High-Tech Radar Systems
Thales, an international company in the defense sector, and Pit Radwar, a subsidiary of PGZ specializing in equipment for the Polish armed forces, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 3, 2024, during the MSPO International Defense Industry Exhibition in Kielce, Poland.
The aim of this agreement is to jointly develop radar technologies for both civil and military applications. The two companies will combine their respective expertise in the radar field to offer high-performance solutions to their national and international clients.
Technical and Commercial Objectives: The partnership will allow for the exploration of technical, technological, and commercial activities to meet market needs. Thales and Pit Radwar aim to propose more efficient radar technologies, building on their past experience in this field.
Thales and Pit Radwar, two leaders in radar technology, offer several high-tech systems used in land and air applications. Among land-based radars, Thales’ Ground Master 400 (GM400) is one of the most advanced. It is a long-range surveillance radar capable of detecting targets up to 515 km. Used for aerial surveillance and missile defense, it offers 3D detection capability with high precision. This radar is essential for national defense operations, providing extensive airspace coverage and early detection of threats.
For its part, Pit Radwar has developed the TRS-15, a mobile medium-range surveillance radar. Primarily used by the Polish armed forces, it allows the detection of aerial targets at distances of up to 240 km. It is also capable of tracking low-altitude targets, making it effective for monitoring drones and aircraft in complex environments. This radar is appreciated for its mobility and ability to operate in electronic warfare conditions.
In the field of airborne radars, Thales offers the RBE2 AESA, used on the Rafale fighter jet. This active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar provides detection and tracking capabilities for multiple targets, handling both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. It is recognized for its flexibility and precision, even in intense jamming conditions.
Pit Radwar’s expertise lies primarily in ground-based and maritime radar systems with capabilities for detecting and tracking aerial threats. While the company is not known for developing radar systems specifically for airborne platforms, its radar technologies play a key role in supporting air defense operations from the ground. For airborne radar development, Pit Radwar would likely collaborate with other defense firms like Thales. This collaboration would allow Pit Radwar to expand its technological reach into airborne radar systems, leveraging Thales’ expertise in the field.