Summary
The Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission (GM200 MM) is a family of medium-range radars manufactured by Thales Nederland.[1][2] Benifiting from the technology of the land-based Ground Master 200 and naval NS100/200 radar systems, this series was developed by the Dutch subsidiary for, and in consultation with, the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA).[1] The GM200 MM family features 4D Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology, which is a ‘dual-axis multi-beam’ technology providing flexibility in both elevation and bearing.[3]
 Ground Master 200 MM/C and MM/A at Eurosatory 2022 | |
| Country of origin |  Netherlands |
|---|---|
The first delivery of the GM200 MM/C to the RNLA took place on 14 February 2024.[4]
Design edit
There are two radars within the GM200 MM family:[5]
- The GM200 MM/A (All-in-one) fits in a 20 ft ISO container and weighs 10 tons. It includes a power generator unit, a 8-meter-high-antenna, and room for 2 workstations with the voice and data radio communications. The GM200 MM/A can be set up in 15 minutes and be operated remotely or locally. The primary missions of the GM200 MM/A are Air Surveillance and GBAD (Ground Based Air Defence) up to MRAD (Medium Range Air Defence).[6][7]
- The GM200 MM/C (Compact) is suited for Counter Battery and Weapon Locating operations and supports Very Short Ranged Air Defence (V/SHORAD) up to Medium range air defense (MRAD) missions.[5] The radar is deployable in less than 2 minutes.[8]
Both radars are transportable by road, rail or tactical aircraft.[9]
The Ground Master 200 MM is a variant of the Ground Master 200, improving detection of small targets such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Rockets, Artillery and Mortars (RAM).[10]
The GM200 MM is part of the Ground Master family (which includes the GM200 it is derived from as well as the short-range GM60 and long range GM400 and their respective variants).
Main characteristics edit
Detection domain edit
- Instrumented range: up to 400 km
- Ceiling: up to 100,000 feet
- Elevation coverage: up to 80°
Key Features edit
- S-Band
- Electronic Counter Counter Measures (ECCM) capabilities
- Dual-Axis Multi-Beam
- Full doppler waveforms
- GaN Technology
- Cyber protection
Detection performance edit
- Air Breathing Targets (ABTs)
- Helicopters (including hovering during pop-up phase)
- Cruise Missiles (CMs)
- Sea surface targets
- Rockets
- Artillery and Mortars (RAM) including Weapon Location and Counter Battery Fire support
- UAV from Class I (Mini) up to Class IV (HALE)
Unit Price edit
The unit price for the GM200 MM/C variant is approximately 14.5 million EUR (based on a Danish purchase of five for 540 million DKK in 2022).[11][12]
Operators edit
Lithuania (unknown quantity)- Selected in 2023 to be used as counter-battery radar, to be installed on Mercedes-Benz Zetros 6×6 trucks. The contract is worth €126.7 million. [14][15]
Netherlands (16 ordered, 1 delivered)- Radars installed on Scania Gyraphus (100kN 6×6 LO trucks). First delivered in February 2024 [19][20]
References edit
- ^ a b "Nieuwe radar voor artillerie en luchtverdediging". Defensie.nl (in Dutch). 15 February 2024.
- ^ Nicholas Fiorenza (15 February 2024). "Thales Nederland triples radar production". Janes.
- ^ "Thales develops Ground Master 200 multi mission radar". Army Technology. 2019-03-25. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
- ^ Nicholas Fiorenza (16 February 2024). "Update: GM200 MM/C radar handed over to Dutch army". Janes.
- ^ a b "Norway orders new artillery location radars from Netherlands". Janes.com. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
- ^ "LE GROUND MASTER 200 MULTI MISSION". Magazine Raids (in French). 2019-05-02. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
- ^ "Ground Master 200 MM/A". Thales Group (in French). Retrieved 2022-05-06.
- ^ admin (2019-02-14). "Netherlands orders Thales Multi Mission Radars (MMR)". MilitaryLeak. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
- ^ "Ancile". www.deagel.com. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
- ^ Stevenson, Beth. "Thales Introduces New Variant of Ground Master 200 Air Surveillance Radar". Aviation International News. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
- ^ Mads Korsager Nielsen (2022-09-08). "Forsvaret køber luftværnsradarer for en halv milliard kroner". www.dr.dk. Danmarks Radio. Retrieved 2022-09-10.
- ^ "Supplies - 472600-2022". Tenders Electronic Daily. The European Union. 2022-08-18. Retrieved 2022-09-10.
- ^ Felstead, Peter (2023-11-07). "Denmark Orders Five Mobile Ground Master 200 Multi Mission Compact Radars - European Security & Defence". euro-sd.com. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Valpolini, Paolo (2024-01-03). "Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar to strengthen Lithuania's counter battery operations". EDR Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar to strengthen Lithuania's counter battery operations | Thales Group". www.thalesgroup.com. 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Defensie, Ministerie van (2024-02-15). "Nieuwe radar voor artillerie en luchtverdediging - Nieuwsbericht - Defensie.nl". www.defensie.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ Editorial, Defense Brief (2021-05-25). "The Netherlands sells GM200 MM/C multi-mission radars to Norwegian Army". Defense Brief. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "Thales to supply seven additional Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radars for the Dutch Ministry of Defence". 15 April 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Martin (2024-02-15). "Nederlandse trots: de nieuwe Multi Mission Radar". DefensieFotografie (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ Nicholas Fiorenza (16 February 2024). "Update: GM200 MM/C radar handed over to Dutch army". Janes.
- ^ "Norway and Netherlands partner on Thales' Multi Mission Radar Ground Master 200 MM/C | Thales Group". www.thalesgroup.com. 2021-05-25. Retrieved 2024-04-16.