The IFF systems will be used by navies of the Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal. Credit: ©Thales Nederland.

Thales has received a contract from the Dutch Defence Material Organisation (DMO) to supply its Mode 5 and Mode S identification friend or foe (IFF) systems to the Royal Netherlands Navy.

The contract also includes the adjustment of the current LW08 radar systems, as well as the delivery of a user interface for standalone control.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Through the Netherlands’ sale of two of its eight M-class frigates to Belgium and another two to Portugal, these countries will also receive IFF systems, which can generate a real-time picture of tactical situations.

Mode 5 is a new military standard for Nato members and is designed to ensure security, dependability and integrity of military missions, while Mode S is to better identify civil aircraft.

“The new generation identification systems will include an advanced user interface to support standalone control.”

IFFs enable naval forces to identify air targets once they have been detected. Identification is deemed crucial to the prevention of friendly fire during operations.

Thales Netherlands CEO Gerben Edelijn said: “We leverage the latest technologies to provide naval forces around the world with the means to better identify air targets and enhance tactical preparedness so they can make the right decisions at the right time.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

“The new generation identification systems will include an advanced user interface to support standalone control.”

The company noted that the identification systems comply with Nato standards.

Also included in the contract is an option for supply of three additional New Generation Identification Systems (NGIS) for the Vasco Da Gama frigates of the Portuguese Navy.

Mode 5 is set to become a mandatory feature on Nato-led coalition operations from 2020.