MKS180

Cutting-edge technology for the German Navy

20 Nov 2020

Navies across the world are having to adapt to an ever-changing maritime environment and facing new threats, and vessels need to be able to defend both themselves and other platforms within a naval task group. The MKS 180 is a resilient, multi-purpose ship designed for long periods at sea, fulfilling a broad range of low-, medium- and high-intensity missions.

BAAINBw and DAMEN sign contract for “MKS 180”

19 Jun 2020

Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DAMEN) and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed the contract for the construction of the multi-purpose battle ship “MKS 180” for the German Navy.

The electronic mission systems commissioned at Thales Nederland also show the dominance of German value creation and know-how development: About 70 percent of the services will be provided by Thales Deutschland, for example at the locations in Kiel and Wilhelmshaven, and by several German subcontractors.

Above water warfare

17 Apr 2018

From fully integrated system-of-systems to specific cutting edge products and solutions, Thales designs, manufactures and integrated a wide range of capabilities for a wide range of naval warships. Our services also include ship design, modernisation and capabilities services to ensure your always operational and at sea when needed most.

SMART-L EWC radar provides ballistic missile defence capability

31 Jan 2017

Next to terror attacks, ballistic missiles are amongst the real threats for strategic targets across the world. ��Ƶly deployable BMD-enabled defence systems against such threats are mandatory.