Business Apr 03. 2024
Thales completes the acquisition of Cobham Aerospace Communications, adding global leading position in safety cockpit communications
Business More than 30 types of avionics equipment on board the Rafale More than 30 types of avionics equipment on board the Rafale
Twenty-four Rafale omnirole combat aircraft have recently been ordered by the Egyptian authorities to equip the country’s forces.
The avionics package comprises displays (head-up and head down), sensors, probes, the modular data processing unit as well as core software applications and power generation systems.
Thales provides numerous pieces of state-of-the-art equipment and systems for the Rafale including the first European combat radar with active electronic scanning antenna, the SPECTRA electronic warfare system, optronics and the communication, navigation, identification suite.
Thales equipment represents 25% of the total aircraft value including avionics.
For more information Thales Press release
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