Thales Mission and Combat System to be Integrated into MKS 180 Class Frigates
The EUR1.5bn contract is one of the largest ever in Thales's history
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The EUR1.5bn contract is one of the largest ever in Thales's history
The test took place in the broad ocean area northeast of Hawaii and involved the destroyer USS John Finn
The transponder is compliant with the new Mode 5 cryptographic standard and programmable with software
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The aircraft has been upgraded with a new avionics system and advanced aerodynamic devices