Thales announced on Monday that it will supply more than 6,000 software-defined radio systems to the Irish Defence Forces after winning a competitive tender.

The contract, concluded after five months of field trials, covers an initial supply of more than 3,500 SquadNet tactical radio systems and around 2,500 radios from the Synaps range.

The compact SquadNet radio system offers 24-hour autonomy, secure voice communications, location display and a data-sharing option.

The agreement also covers the supply of Synaps handheld radios for land forces, vehicular radios for army vehicles and navy ships, and aeronautical radios for various Air Corps aircraft.

In addition to the radio equipment, the contract also includes the supply of digital services to maintain all the equipment delivered.

The first deliveries will begin in the second quarter of 2024.

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