Thales Selected by Lockheed Martin to Deliver Airborne Anti-submarine Warfare Sonars to the U.S., Indian, Greek & Danish Navies
27 Avril 2021 - 2:00PM
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- Lockheed Martin and Thales closed negotiations for the supply
up to 55 ALFS anti-submarine warfare sonars to the U.S. Navy and
foreign navies.
- As a tier-one supplier to Lockheed Martin, Thales will deliver
the ALFS systems for installation on the MH-60R helicopter
platform.
- The navies of India, Greece and Denmark will receive the
helicopter dipping sonars through U.S. Foreign Military Sales of
the MH-60R.
Thales has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin as a
tier-one supplier for the delivery of up to 55 airborne
anti-submarine warfare sonars. The ALFS (Airborne Low Frequency
Sonar)* dipping sonars will be installed on the MH-60R platform for
the U.S. Navy and three navies. Delivery of the first 42 systems
will occur over the next five years with a delivery of 13 optional
systems to occur in year six.
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Thales has delivered more than 300 ALFS sonars to the U.S. Navy
since the early 2000s and this new contract with Lockheed Martin
will continue to support the Navy’s readiness strategy. The navies
of India, Denmark and Greece will receive their first deliveries of
the ALFS sonar system through direct U.S. Foreign Military Sales of
the MH-60R platforms.
To maintain control over their maritime space and protect
security interests around the world, naval forces need reliable,
high-performing systems to operate with optimum effect on missions
including anti-submarine warfare, maritime search and rescue,
defence of maritime approaches and fleet protection for naval
forces on deployment.
Offering unparalleled protection to maritime convoys, the ALFS
anti-submarine warfare system is capable of detecting, classifying,
prosecuting, harassing or attacking submarines, making Thales the
benchmark for the world’s major navies. In addition to the U.S.
Navy, the other navies that have chosen Thales dipping sonar
solutions include the navies of Australia, the United Kingdom,
France, Norway, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, South
Korea and the Philippines.
As a low frequency active sonar, ALFS is designed for the
initial detection and tracking of opposing submarines. It offers a
long detection range with a wide coverage rate and a low false
alarm level, both in deep and coastal waters. It can be used
autonomously to clear a particular area or as a complementary
anti-submarine warfare asset to sonars on board surface vessels for
target relocation and attack.
“Earning the trust of the U.S. Navy and its allies and partners
around the globe is a source of pride for our team. This contract
enhances our position as a strategic supplier to Lockheed Martin
and further consolidates the Group's world leadership position in
anti-submarine warfare systems. We will continue to improve the
performance and competitiveness of our airborne sonars to meet the
new anti-submarine warfare operational challenges of our
customers.” Alexis Morel, VP Underwater systems, Thales.
Note to Editors
* The Thales ALFS and FLASH systems are from the same product
family of airborne anti-submarine dipping sonars but each product
has variances due to system destinations and the local
technological requirements to comply with including U.S. ITAR.
About Thales
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced
technologies, investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations –
connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and
quantum computing – to build a confident future crucial for the
development of our societies. The Group provides its customers –
businesses, organisations and governments – in the defense,
aeronautics, space, transport, and digital identity and security
domains with solutions, services and products that help them fulfil
their critical role, consideration for the individual being the
driving force behind all decisions.
Thales has 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2020 the Group
generated sales of €17 billion.
About Thales in the USA
In the United States, Thales has conducted significant research
and development, manufacturing, and service capabilities for more
than 100 years. Today, Thales is present in 22 states, operating 46
different facilities and employing nearly 5,000 people. Working
closely with U.S. customers and local partners, Thales is able to
meet the most complex requirements for every operating
environment.
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