ThalesRaytheonSystems wins major contract in Indonesia

Friday March 19, 2004

After a competitive bidding process, the Indonesian Ministry of Defense & Air forces have awarded ThalesRaytheonSystems a contract to supply a turnkey system that includes a radar, detection and control centre, and communications and power systems. The system will be based in eastern Indonesia.

Radar coverage will be provided by a latest-generation tactical Master-T radar built around leading-edge technologies including a solid-state transmitter. The Master-T requires minimal maintenance and is well suited to operating in the harsh climatic conditions experienced in Indonesia.

ThalesRaytheonSystems’ bid was judged both technically and commercially the most competitive solution. The company modified its proposal several times to meet the Indonesian Air Defense System requ
irements—including financing requirements—and to enable the country to acquire the most sophisticated equipment.

The detection and control center will benefit from the exceptional expertise acquired in this area by ThalesRaytheonSystems, which previously developed the STRIDA system for France and worked on the ACCS LOC 1 program for NATO.

“ThalesRaytheonSystems is very proud to have been selected for this contract which fulfils a longtime need in Indonesia and reaffirms the Indonesian government’s longstanding faith in ThalesRaytheonSystem,” commented Terry Heil, CEO of ThalesRaytheonSystems.

ThalesRaytheonSystems is the worldwide leader in the supply of air defense, battlefield surveillance and coordination systems, ground-based radars and related operation centres. Annual revenue is approximately 700 million dollars with nearly 1 300 employees.

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