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34 APRIL/MAY 2025 www.vanguardcanada.com Sponsored Content COUNTERING MODERN-DAY THREATS: The Thales GM200 Multi-Mission/Compact Radar, a Force Multiplier for the Canadian Army Operational Necessity in a Complex Threat Environment Canada's defence planners are right to demand ambitious operational capabili- ties. The modern battlefield is defined by saturation attacks involving fast jets, cruise missiles, UAV swarms, and heavy artillery fire. Loitering munitions and small drones now operate in tandem with traditional weapons, challenging the detection and response capacities of legacy radar systems. "Fragmenting this detection capabil- ity across multiple radar platforms – each with its own training, maintenance, and logistical footprint – is not only ineffi- cient, but operationally dangerous," says Neil Marshall, Director of Land Strategy for Thales Canada's defence and secu- rity business. "The GM200 MM/C is the only radar available today that can perform these multiple, simultaneous missions with automatic detection and tracking of UAVs, RAM threats, and fast air-breathing targets – all while maintain- ing NATO interoperability." In fact, the GM200 MM/C processes full Doppler waveforms and uses dual-axis multi-beam AESA technology to maxi- mize time-on-target, a critical differen- tiator when distinguishing between a mini UAV, helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft and clutter. It can also tell the difference between these and a bird, a windmill, or a UAS. The radar operates in rotating and staring modes, maximizing detection probabilities and minimizing blind spots – increasing survivability for the soldier. Being able to detect rocket, artillery and mortars calculating point of launch and point of impact calculation, the GM200 MM/C support counter-battery opera- tions being the best-in-class. Crucially, GM200 MM/C also excels in cluttered electromagnetic environ- ments, with advanced ECCM (Electronic Counter-Countermeasures) ensuring resil- ience in the face of adversarial jamming. It delivers high-fidelity situational aware- ness 24/7, even in GPS- or EW-denied environments, providing the armed forces with the agility and robustness necessary for modern deployments. The GM200 MM/C: A System Designed for Efficiency and Simplicity Like other defence organizations, the Ca- nadian Armed Forces cannot afford the inefficiencies of multiple, single-purpose radars. Each additional system means: I N A T I M E O F ACC E L E RAT I N G G LO B A L T H R E AT S A N D CO N S T RA I N E D D E F E N C E B U D G E T S, G OV E R N M E N T S A RO U N D T H E W O R L D A R E B E I N G F O RC E D TO M A K E P R U D E N T, F U T U R E- R E A DY I N V E S T M E N T S I N N AT I O N A L D E F E N C E CA PA B I L I T I E S. T he Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission/Compact (GM200 MM/C) radar is not merely an advanced sensor – it is a strategic asset. As the only true multi-mission counter-battery radar on the market capable of delivering Counter- RAM (Rockets, Artillery, Mortars), Coun- ter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems), and comprehensive air defence from a single platform, the GM200 MM/C offers an unmatched opportunity for the Canadian Armed Forces to simplify, modernize, and fortify their defence postures. PERSPECTIVE

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