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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Thales secures new support contract for Sonar 2050 system

Type 23 frogate and Merlin ASW helicopterThales has signed a five-year contract with the UK’s Ministry of Defence to provide support for the Sonar 2050 anti-submarine sensor used on the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate fleet.

Sonar 2050 is a medium-range bow sonar currently fitted to thirteen Type 23 frigates and is the Royal Navy’s primary hull-mounted anti-submarine warfare sensor. It also provides the ship with passive detection capabilities at lower frequencies.

Under the contract, Thales will provide physical support of Sonar 2050 for operational defect rectifications, a worldwide 24/7 helpdesk support service, dry dock and afloat support, and test equipment and handling.

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