Thales to supply sensors for Moroccan offshore patrol vessels
On 1 April 2008 Thales Nederland was awarded a contract for the supply of integrated sensor, command & control and communication systems for three new multi-mission frigates for the Moroccan Navy.
Prime Contractor is Schelde Naval Shipbuilding who will build the multi-misson frigates. In 2012 the last of the three ships will be delivered.
Thales will supply a significant share of the frigate’s operational capabilities to include the TACTICOS combat management system, SMART-S Mk2 surveillance radar, LIROD Mk2 tracking radar, KINGKLIP sonar system, IFF system, Integrated communication system comprising external communication system and FOCON internal communication system, two Target Designation Sights, VIGILE ESM system, SCORPION ECM system, and the integrated navigation system.
Through this contract the number of SMART-S Mk2 systems sold is increased to 13. The Royal Moroccan Navy is the fourth customer to select SMART-S Mk2.