Interrogator /en en TSA 6000: the revolutionary e-scan IFF interrogator with fixed flat-pannel antennas /en/worldwide-defence/radio-communications/news/tsa-6000-revolutionary-e-scan-iff-interrogator-fixed <p>In the near future, a French Navy FDI-class frigate (Defence and Intervention Frigate) is patrolling in the Red Sea. The warship is part of an international coalition force on a mission to protect maritime traffic from an upsurge in piracy in the region.</p> 12 Oct 2020 2737414 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2020-10/montage%20photo%20deux%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20700x465_0.png Thales awarded military IFF systems contract in Japan /en/worldwide-defence/radiocom/news/thales-awarded-military-iff-systems-contract-japan-0 In 2016, Thales has been awarded a contract by Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) to deliver IFF interrogators equipment (Identification Friend or Foe) with Mode 5, the latest US/NATO standard. 15 Dec 2016 2727257 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2020-10/montage%20photo%20deux%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20700x465_0.png Naval forces of Belgium, Portugal and the Royal Netherlands Navy to rely on new-generation IFF systems from Thales /en/worldwide-defence/radiocom/news/naval-forces-belgium-portugal-and-royal-netherlands-navy-rely-new The Dutch Defence Material Organisation (DMO), alongside the Royal Netherlands Navy, has renewed its confidence in Thales for its new- generation IFF systems. 19 Oct 2018 2727092 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2020-10/montage%20photo%20deux%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20700x465_0.png Are those aircraft friendly or not? How to identify your allies /en/worldwide/defence/news/are-those-aircraft-friendly-or-not-how-identify-your-allies Once detected, aircraft need to be identified to avoid friendly fire in a combat situation. It's a critical function for the armed forces. Loïc flies helicopters. 11 Sep 2018 2726823 /sites/default/files/database/assets/images/2020-10/montage%20photo%20deux%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments%20700x465_0.png