Three new River-class offshore patrol vessels of Britain's Royal Navy are to operate 2D naval and air surveillance radars from Terma of Denmark.

The SCANTER 4100 radar systems are being provided under contract to BAE Systems, which is building the boats, and with the first system being delivered in 2016.

"We are proud that the Royal Navy and BAE Systems has selected Terma as their supplier of radar solutions for these offshore patrol vessels," said Jens Maaløe, president and chief executive officer of Terma. "This is an invaluable sign of trust and a stamp of quality for our products."

Added Alan Garwood, BAE Systems' director of Group Business Development: "This radar contract illustrates our close working relationship with Terma and the strength of Danish industry."

Terma's radar system provides target detection -- in close range and up until the radar horizon -- for surface and air targets in adverse weather conditions, making it ideal for search-and-rescue missions as well as self-defense. They feature an open ended interface for integration to other Terma products or third-party products and sensors.

The Royal Navy is scheduled to receive the first River-class patrol boat from BAE Systems in 2017.