Indra will deliver its Lanza long-range 3D radar (pictured) to support air surveillance operations of the Royal Thai Air Force. (Indra)
Spanish company Indra has secured a contract to supply a long-range air surveillance radar to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
Indra will deliver its Lanza 3D L-band radar system with an operating frequency of 1–2 GHz to the RTAF, the company announced on 11 December.
The radar system can detect fifth-generation aircraft, ballistic missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It is designed to operate smoothly in rainy weather conditions, common in Thailand, Indra said.
“The system incorporates the latest algorithms to withstand the adversary's attempts to interfere with its functioning, as well as the ability to mitigate the effects of wind turbines and solar plants, which cause reflections that can also affect detection,” Indra added.
Indra said it has previously delivered a long-range radar to the RTAF. The first radar has “similar characteristics” to the one that will be delivered under the latest contract, Indra added.
The first radar is operated with Indra's AirDef system to monitor the status of the airspace and conduct air missions, the company said. According to company specifications, AirDef is a command-and-control (C2) system comprising a Sensor Fusion Post, a Recognized Air Picture Production Centre, and an Air Mission Control Centre.
According to Janes C4ISR & Mission Systems: Land, the Lanza radar used by the RTAF has a maximum range of about 470 km. The radar system has a width and height of 12 m and 7 m respectively.
The Lanza radars are also used by the air forces of Australia, Azerbaijan, Denmark, Ecuador, Oman, Portugal, Spain, and Uruguay.
Indra had not responded to Janes
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