Evolutions in naval phased array radar at Thales Nederland B.V.

Modern mission requirements for radar operation in complex littoral environments drive new requirement on fast and unambiguous detection of small objects in high clutter requirements. The Thales integrated mast concept provides a suite of several new radar systems, electro-optical sensors and communication antennas in a single integrated mast structure, in which uncomfortable performance compromises of traditional topside arrangements are solved and in which the impact of logistic and installation effort is significantly minimized. The paper focuses on key subsystems and on main technology developments for the integrated mast family.