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Defense Industry News - Thales
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| Friday, November
16, 2012, 10:31 AM |
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| Royal
Thai Army selects Thales STARStreak Air Defence Missile System. |
Thales UK has signed a contract to supply the STARStreak air defence missile
system to the Royal Thai Army. The deal was welcomed by the British Prime
Minister, the Rt Hon David Cameron MP, during his meeting with the Prime
Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, Her Excellency Ms. Yingluck Shinawatra.
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The Starstreak HVM (High Velocity Missile) is designed to counter threats
from very high performance, low-flying aircraft and fast 'pop up' strikes
by helicopter attacks.
(Credit photo British Army)
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The system
comprises of STARStreak missiles – the world’s fastest very-short-range
air defence (VSHORAD) missile – and Lightweight Multiple Launchers
(LML). The LML tripodbased system allows swift deployment of STARStreak
missiles to deal with attacks from low level fighter aircraft, Unmanned
Air Vehicles (UAVs) and attack helicopters. The system will be a key part
of the modernising of the air defence forces protecting the Kingdom of
Thailand.
The multi-million pound contract follows on from the successful deployment
of the STARStreak and LML system at the London 2012 Olympics, where it
formed a core element of the British Army’s air defence capability.
The high-profile role of STARStreak in the air security plan for London
2012 has led to increased interest in the system around the world.
Alex Cresswell, Vice President for Land Defence at Thales UK, said: “STARStreak
is the leading VSHORAD system in the world today, enabling nations to
protect key assets against both emerging and established threats. We are
delighted by the selection of this system by the Royal Thai Army and will
work with our customer to ensure a smooth delivery into-service and through
life support.”
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