Thales in South Africa, 2006 ADS : AFRICAN DEFENCE SYSTEMS

Thales in South Africa, 2006
ADS : AFRICAN DEFENCE SYSTEMS
ADS is a major player in the South African defence electronics market. Its
systems and expertise have long served the SA National Defence Force,
and it has recently achieved several notable successes in the international
arena. Thales owns 60% of the shareholding of ADS with 40% held by
South African Companies.
Contents
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Company Overview
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History and Ownership
Expertise
ADS at African Aerospace & Defence Exhibition (AAD) in September 2006 in Cape
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Land & Joint Systems
ATES………………………………………………………………………………….pg 3
TRC 9210……………………………………………………………………………..pg 3
TRC 3700 …………………………………………………………………………….pg 3
SOPHIE MF…………………………………………………………………………..pg 3
Squire Battlefield Surveillance Radar………………………………………………pg 3
Naval Systems
SANPC Combat Suite ………………………………………………………………pg 4
TACSA Combat Management System…………………………………………….pg 4
Air Defence Systems
Starstreak – Vehicle Multiple Launcher……………………………………………pg 4
Page LPI Air Surveillance Radar…………………….……………………………..pg 4
A.
HISTORY and OWNERSHIP
African Defence Systems, (ADS), situated in Midrand, South Africa was founded in 1955 as
an Engineering Consultancy Company. Today Thales International owns 60% of the
shareholding of ADS with 20% of the shareholding held by a Black Economic
Empowerment (BEE) company - Futuristic Business Solution and the other 20% of the
shareholding by another BEE company - Nkobi Investments.
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EXPERTISE
Since the early days of ADS the cornerstone of its business model has been value for
money, innovation and ingenuity.
The company pioneered in various technologies that are household names today. The first
concept demonstrator of the Digital Satellite Decoder was designed by ADS. The Netstar
Vehicle Tracking System also has its roots in ADS, where it was initially designed and a
prototype was manufactured.
For the past 30 years ADS has been involved in designing advanced digital command and
control systems for Military and Civilian applications. The most recent system delivered in
the Civil market was the Air Tower Visual Simulator to ATNS.
Since 1975, ADS has been the primary supplier of Command & Control Systems to the
South African Navy. These systems were designed, developed, integrated and delivered in
close co-operation with the users. ADS currently maintains and supports these systems
under contract from the SA Navy.
ADS has a track record with the SA Army, providing them with Artillery Target Engagement
systems since 1980. ADS is currently busy with the fifth-generation system contracted by
the SA Army. ADS was awarded a Tactical intelligence Systems contract from the SA Army
in March 2006.
ADS boasts an international reputation for cost-effective turnkey systems in its core
business of command and control and associated training solutions for various clients. For
more than 25 years, the company has enjoyed sustained growth from its intimate
involvement in the design, development, integration and support of sophisticated, high
technology electronics for various applications. The proud reputation ADS enjoys among its
clients in both the international and local market is founded on:
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the excellence of its operations;
its integrity in its partnerships with its clients; and
the professional service it provides.
The company has an established quality management system and is accredited in terms of
the International Standard ISO 9001 for its design, software development, manufacture,
systems engineering, integration, installation and maintenance of electronic systems.
The company employs more than 230 personnel, most of whom are engineers, computer
scientists and technicians, with many years of experience in the software and hardware
environments.
The Simon’s Town branch office provides integration, installation expertise for the SAN PC
programme, as well as maintenance services to the South African Navy. This office
comprises 50 personnel, most of whom are engineers and technicians.
ADS currently has comprehensive in-house expertise in command & control applications,
ranging from system design and engineering, software development, system integration
and quality assurance, to through-life logistic support. As a member of the Thales Group,
one of the world’s leading electronic solution suppliers, ADS is well positioned
technologically and financially to successfully execute high technology projects in its field of
expertise.
ADS invests annually in Research and Development, ensuring that its products are on the
cutting edge of technology.
In many aspects ADS is considered, in its core business areas, to be the market leader in
South Africa. The track record of ADS in South Africa speaks for itself.
AFRICA AEROSPACE & DEFENCE EXHIBITION 20 – 24 SEPTEMBER 2006
Covering a full range of leading edge commercial and general aviation and defence related
equipment, services, operations and technologies. AAD 2006 highlights contemporary
developments that have the potential to enhance not only trade objectives and opportunities, but to
assist the South African Government in its Nepad and African Union objectives.
ADS and Thales products showcased at AAD2006.
LAND & JOINT SYSTEMS
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TRC 9210
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An advanced software defined HF SSB tactical radio.
Used as a manpack or as a 20W lightweight vehicular configuration.
Allows interoperability with tactical, infrastructure or naval HF stations using various
MIL and STANAG embedded standards.
SOPHIE MF
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A Multi-role CNR-IP software defined Manpack radio with a built-in GPS suitable for
Combat and Recce dismounted units.
Features a high data 64 kbps ECCM waveform with fast frequency hoping at 300hop/s
– reduces vulnerability against jamming and interference.
Provides Simultaneous and Independent voice and data (SIVD) transmission.
TRC 3700
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Artillery Target Engagement System.
Range of various Observations Sensors.
Integration to UAOS (Unmanned Artillery Observation System).
Light-weight and multi-application hand-held infrared
binoculars.
Provides day & night observation and image capture with long
range capability.
Built-in colour camera and a laser-pointing system compatible with NVG are available
as an option.
SQUIRE BATTLEFIELD SURVEILLANCE RADAR
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Medium range man-portable surveillance radar.
Enables detection and classification of moving ground targets up to 24km.
NAVAL SYSTEMS
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SANPC COMBAT MANAGEMENT SUITE
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Provides the vessel with anti surface, air & submarine management
Linked to choice of sensors & weapons
High speed & dual redundant
Switched network combat suite databus running on optical fibre
TACSA COMBAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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Flexible, cost-efficient and reliable solution to naval/maritime
command and control needs
Provides traditional CMS functionality plus a range of functions that
facilitate the planning & execution of naval operations.
Designed specifically for the needs of the small vessel (OPV/FAC)
market
AIR DEFENCE
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STARSTREAK – VEHICLE MULTIPLE LAUNCHER
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Autonomous and co-ordinated deployment mode option
Light-weight system capable of being deployed on a wide range of
vehicles or MANPADS roles
Designed for integration into an air defence network for early
warning command and control
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PAGE LPI AIR SURVEILLANCE RADAR
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Provides the required pre-warning for short-range low altitude air
defence units
Provides target attributes i.e identification and classification
High mobility and rapid deployment advantage
www.ads.co.za
Danie van der Walt
Chief Marketing Executive
+27 11 313 9226