Ground Master 200 Multi Mission
| Industry | Defense, Aerospace, Electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | June 1, 2000 |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
| Products | Radar systems, including Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission series |
| Website | www |
The Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission (GM200 MM) represents a series of medium-range, land-based radar systems engineered and produced by Thales. Drawing on innovations from both the terrestrial Ground Master 200 and naval NS100/200 radar platforms, this family comprises two variants: the GM200 MM/A, manufactured in France, and the GM200 MM/C, developed by Thales Nederland specifically for the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA). Both variants utilize advanced 4D Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology featuring ‘dual-axis multi-beam’ functionality, which significantly improves adaptability in elevation and azimuth.
The inaugural delivery of the GM200 MM/C to the RNLA was completed on 14 February 2024.
Design
The GM200 MM series includes two primary configurations:
- The GM200 MM/A (All-in-one) model is housed within a 20-foot ISO container and weighs approximately 10 tons. It incorporates an onboard power generator, an 8-meter antenna, and accommodates two operator workstations equipped with voice and data radio communications. This system can be operational within 15 minutes and is designed to support Air Surveillance alongside Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD), extending up to Medium Range Air Defence (MRAD).
- The GM200 MM/C (Compact) version is tailored for Counter Battery and Weapon Locating missions, capable of supporting Very Short Range Air Defence (V/SHORAD) through to MRAD operations. It boasts a rapid deployment time of under 2 minutes.
Both radar units are transportable via road, rail, or tactical airlift. The GM200 MM enhances detection accuracy for small targets such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) as well as Rockets, Artillery, and Mortars (RAM).
Detection domain
- Maximum instrumented range: 400 km
- Operational ceiling: up to 30 km
- Elevation coverage capability: up to 80°
Key Features
- Operates in the S-Band frequency
- Equipped with Electronic Counter Counter Measures (ECCM)
- Features Dual-Axis Multi-Beam scanning
- Utilizes full doppler waveform technology
- Incorporates GaN semiconductor technology
- Integrated cyber defense mechanisms
Detection performance
- Capable of detecting Air Breathing Targets (ABTs)
- Effective against helicopters, including those hovering during pop-up maneuvers
- Detects Cruise Missiles (CMs)
- Tracks sea surface targets
- Identifies Rockets, Artillery, and Mortars (RAM) with weapon location and Counter Battery Fire capabilities
- Supports detection of UAV Classes I (Mini) through IV (HALE)
Unit Price
The approximate cost for each GM200 MM/C unit is around 14.5 million EUR, based on Denmark’s acquisition of five units totaling 540 million DKK in 2022.
Future operators
- (quantity undisclosed)
- Procured the GM200 MM/A in June 2024.
- (5 units ordered)
- Placed an order for five GM200 MM/C radars in October 2023.
- (quantity undisclosed)
- Selected the GM200 MM/C in 2023 for counter-battery radar deployment on Mercedes-Benz Zetros 6×6 vehicles under a contract valued at €126.7 million.
- (26 units ordered)
- Equipped with radars mounted on 8×8 trucks. Initial delivery occurred in February 2024.
- Initial procurement:
- Nine units ordered in May 2021:
- Initial procurement:
- Six designated for fire support command
- Three assigned to ground air defence command
- Follow-up order:
- Seven additional GM200 MM/C units ordered in April 2024 with an option for two more.
- (8 units ordered)
- Ordered five GM200 MM/C systems in May 2021 with options for three additional units, plus a further three acquired in November 2022.
- (quantity undisclosed)
- Awarded a contract in April 2025 under the "Sensorsystem Ny" program to replace the PS-871 radar system. Delivery scheduled for 2026 with a contract value of SEK 1 billion.
Prospective Operators
- (quantity not specified)
- The United Kingdom intends to procure the GM 200 MM/C radar within the framework of the Serpens Project. These radar units are likely to be incorporated into mission modules designed for the Boxer armored vehicle, consistent with the UK's acquisition approach that prioritizes module-based systems rather than chassis in future Boxer deliveries.
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