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Thales unveils advanced dual-use radar system

The radar will provide air forces with a situational air picture, with NATO Mode 5 ensuring that data is secured and encrypted. Thales has introduced the RSM NG/IFF, a radar system designed to simultaneously monitor civil and military air traffic, marking a major leap forward in integrated airspace management. This system combines secondary surveillance and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) capabilities, enabling it to deliver both civil and military data to air traffic controllers without compromising the confidentiality or security of classified information. The RSM NG/IFF stands out as the world’s only 3-in-1 secondary surveillance radar that can identify aircraft using NATO’s Mode 5, the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) Mode S, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) standards. This ensures seamless coordination between civil and military airspace, maintaining high standards of operational safety and detection performance. With airspace becoming increasingly congested due to growing global air traffic, the demand for faster, more secure, and more efficient surveillance solutions is on the rise. The new radar addresses this need by enhancing situational awareness through faster track initialisation and a sharper, real-time national air picture. The system is equipped to detect cooperative and non-cooperative aircraft with speed and precision, thereby supporting better air traffic coordination. Built upon decades of Thales’ experience and featuring the integration of artificial intelligence and robust cybersecurity measures, the RSM NG/IFF is engineered for resilience and high performance. It guarantees data segregation between civil and military channels and meets international certification standards. The system empowers air forces with a secure, encrypted NATO Mode 5 interface, enabling safe coordination with civil aviation authorities. Lionel de Castellane, Vice President of Civil Radars segment, Thales, said: 'This new, unique secondary surveillance radar will bring the best of civil and military technologies, simultaneously offering NATO Mode 5, ICAO Mode S, and ADS-B. Thales' RSM NG/IFF enables the establishment of a precise national air picture, optimised flight paths for aircraft operating in increasingly congested airspace, and improved coordination between civil and military air traffic controllers.'