Jordanian AF receiving Thales radar system

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Jordanian AF receiving Thales radar system
by Richard Tomkins
Paris (UPI) Jun 18, 2015

Selex ES radar chosen for Brazil's KC-390 transports
Rome (UPI) Jun 18, 2015 - Gabbiano T20 X-band radar systems from Selex ES have been ordered by Embraer Defense & Security for use on KC-390 transports for the Brazilian Air Force.

Selex ES said delivery of the systems will begin this year but no information was disclosed as to the number of systems ordered or the contract value.

Gabbiano is an X-band radar that is based on a solid-state transmitter to deliver highly accurate intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information. Capabilities include air-to-sea surveillance, high-resolution ground mapping, ship target imaging and classification, and navigation with ground mapping and weather avoidance.

"The production contract from Embraer follows the earlier selection of the Gabbiano to be part of the KC-390's baseline," Selex ES said. "The aircraft, which flew for the first time in February, is projected to play an important role in the international tactical airlift market with several countries having confirmed firm and option orders and sales campaigns ongoing all around the world."

Thales has announced it is to supply additional I-Master SAR/GMTI all-weather tactical surveillance radars to the Royal Jordanian Air Force.

The contract announced at the Paris Air Show follows the company's delivery and installation of the radar system onto their Royal Jordanian Air Force's AC-235 aircraft last year.

"Thales is particularly pleased to be able to supply our I-Master radar to the Royal Jordanian Air Force, with whom we have shared a long history over many years of collaboration in the delivery of ISR capabilities," said Eddie Awang, vice president in charge of Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance business at Thales.

I-Master is a compact and lightweight moving target indication radar with synthetic aperture. It provides high-fidelity imagery for classification and positioning with the ability to accurately detect and locate moving targets at long stand-off ranges.

Details as to the number of units to be supplied by Thales, their delivery schedule and price were not disclosed.

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