Thales to support Austrian Armed Forces with Digital transformation

Thales has won a contract with the Austrian Ministry of Defence to supply more than 2,500 SquadNet tactical radios, to support the Austrian Army’s digital transformation. With the constant evolution of threats in today’s world, maintaining contact on the modern battlefield is key to effective combat operations. Sending and receiving the right information at the right time is critical, meaning communicating in challenging environments demands resilient and trusted solutions. And this is where Thales SquadNet comes in. Chris Edwards, Managing Director – Secure Communications & Protection, Thales in the UK, said: I am delighted that Thales in the UK have secured this export contract for SquadNet Radio, and I am thrilled for our hardworking team, suppliers and partners that design and manufacture this great capability here in the UK. The Austrian Army is serious about their digital transformation and their selection of this radio with a unique networking waveform and programmable encryption capability means that they are moving firmly in the right direction. Combining a unique networking waveform with built-in GPS, Bluetooth and programmable encryption, SquadNet provides reliable, secure critical communications capabilities – in a cost effective way with class-leading size, weight and power. This project with the Austrian […]

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