Lithuania’s Defence Ministry will buy multifunctional artillery radar systems Thales GM200 MM/C from the Dutch company Thales Nederland, the ministry said on Wednesday.
“The artillery radar systems to be purchased by Lithuania will significantly strengthen artillery capabilities,” Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas said, adding that the radars can locate the enemy’s indirect fire systems based on the trajectory of the fired projectiles and to ensure a rapid response to enemy fire.
“This is a very important purchase,” the minister underlined.
The agreement signed between the defence ministries of Lithuania and the Netherlands also provides for cooperation in the field of multifunction radar support. The possible participation of the Lithuanian defence industry in similar projects is also under discussion.
The deal is worth 126.7 million euros and it also includes a logistics package that covers technical documentation, the training of operators and maintenance personnel, the initial spare parts package, special tool kit and test equipment.
The first radar systems are expected to be delivered to Lithuania by 2026.
Thales GM200 MM/C artillery radar systems have been developed in cooperation with the Dutch Armed Forces as a multifunctional system so that they can be used both for air surveillance and can also be integrated into air defence systems, if required.
Thales GM200 MM/C systems have been purchased by the Dutch and Norwegian armies.
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