Spanish defence equipment manufacturer Indra has secured its first contract with the Royal Thai Navy to install a 3D radar system at the Sattahip naval base. The facility serves as a primary gateway to the Bay of Bangkok and the country’s main naval site.
The company reported that the system will monitor airspace and surrounding waters while identifying threats such as small drones.
This contract follows Indra's previous agreements with the Royal Thai Air Force for the supply of long-range 3D radars.
The system utilises AESA technology designed to detect targets with a low radar cross-section in high-humidity environments. Indra stated the equipment operates in the L-band to maintain robustness under specific coastal conditions.
Several command and control stations will accompany the radar to manage task distribution across coastal areas. The company noted these units provide "operational flexibility" in protecting the adjacent airspace.
The contract was awarded following a competition involving other international firms in the defence sector.