Spanish multinational Indra has been awarded a contract to supply a state-of-the-art Lanza long-range radar to the Royal Thai Air Force, solidifying its presence in the competitive Asian defence market. This marks the second such radar system provided by Indra to Thailand, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for advanced air defence solutions.
Indra will continue to expand its operations in the Asian defence market after being awarded a project to supply the Thai Air Force with a long-range Lanza radar, having competed with some of the leading companies in the sector.
This radar excels in that it’s extremely reliable; it’s a system that must remain operational at all times to guarantee the surveillance of the airspace entrusted to it.
It’s also a system that’s capable of detecting fifth-generation aircraft, ballistic missiles and drones and it’s particularly suited to detecting targets in rainy areas such as Thailand, where other radars may be hindered.
The system incorporates the latest algorithms to withstand the adversary’s attempts to interfere with its functioning, as well as the ability to mitigate the effects of wind turbines and solar plants, which cause reflections that can also affect detection.
This will be the second radar delivered to the Thai Air Force by Indra. The company has already put a long-range radar of similar characteristics into service, accompanied by an advanced system known as Airdef to monitor the status of the airspace and conduct air missions.
Francisco Jiménez, Indra’s Defence Systems Business Development director, declared that “we take great pride in the fact that the Thai Air Force has once again placed its trust in us and our ability to adapt our systems to their specific operational requirements. Our systems have been designed to operate around the clock to ensure that we play a critical role in the country’s security”.
Indra is a trailblazing company in the development of cutting-edge radars, having delivered them to 30 countries on the five continents and NATO. Its systems cover all the functions and ranges required by a modern army, including space surveillance in near-Earth orbits, long and medium-range surveillance, anti-aircraft defence, naval combat and protection from drones.
Indra is a leading Spanish multinational and one of the foremost global defence, air traffic and space companies that, through technology, protects our current way of life and anticipates the needs of the future. Its committed team of experts, its in-depth knowledge of the business and the latest technologies, and its unique innovation and systems integration capabilities make it the trusted technology partner for key operations and digitalization for its customers around the world. Thanks to its leadership in major European programs and projects, as well as its spirit of collaboration and partnership strategy, it drives the industrial and innovative ecosystem in these sectors.
