Moldova plans to buy French Ground Master 200 radars, capable of detecting air, land and sea targets at a distance of up to 250 kilometres

By: Myroslav Trinko | 10.10.2023, 15:16
Moldova plans to buy French Ground Master 200 radars, capable of detecting air, land and sea targets at a distance of up to 250 kilometres

The Moldovan Army is going to buy French radars from Thales Group.

Here's What We Know

This was reported by RTA. We are talking about Ground Master 200 radars. There is no information about the quantity yet. It is only known that the approximate cost of one radar with equipment is 14.5 million euros. Ground Master 200 will replace the Soviet radar stations ST-68 and P-15, as well as radio altimeters of centimetre range PRV-13, which are now in service in Moldova.

Flashback

Ground Master 200 (aka GM 200) is a modern medium-range radar. It is manufactured by the French company Thales Group. It is capable of detecting air, land and sea targets at a distance of up to 250 kilometres. For example, cruise missiles, aeroplanes, helicopters, UAVs, artillery, etc. The Ground Master 200 is based on a Renault truck.

Source: RTA