Thales and the Dutch military procurement organization, COMMIT (Command Materiel and IT), have recently finalized an agreement for the delivery of seven Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radars (GM200 MM/C), with an option for two additional systems. This new contract adds to the nine GM200 MM/C radar systems already ordered in 2019, the first of which was officially launched with the Ministry of Defense on February 14, 2024.
The GM200 MM/C is primarily used for air surveillance and as a component of air defense systems. It is known for its adaptability and mobility, housed in a 20-inch container frame for easy deployment. Equipped with cutting-edge technologies such as 4D AESA and dual-axis multi-beam technology, it enables simultaneous detection, tracking, and classification of targets, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This design allows for easy placement on various terrains and mounting on vehicles, such as the Scania Gryphus used by the Dutch Army, enabling rapid repositioning to meet operational requirements.
Part of Thales’ 4D AESA radar family, the GM200 MM/C includes a range of modules such as NS50, NS100, and NS200, among others. As a software-defined system, it can receive updates to adapt to evolving defense needs over time. The radar can identify and monitor a variety of threats, including rockets, artillery, mortars, missiles, aircraft, and UAVs, operating continuously under various conditions, even where GPS and electronic warfare capabilities are compromised.