Thales has been selected by DALO, the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation, to supply and deploy an RSM NG secondary surveillance radar at the Sornfelli site in the Faroe Islands.
This project highlights Thales’ dual expertise in civil and military air traffic management, demonstrating its ability to address complex, shared airspace requirements. Although procured by a military authority, the radar will also support civil air traffic operations through integration with Air Navigation Services Providers Naviair and AVIANS systems, ensuring safe and continuous service across both domains.
The RSM NG will replace an existing Thales RSM 970 radar. Building on decades of operational experience in ATC radars, the RSM NG represents the latest evolution in Thales’s proven portfolio of secondary surveillance radars, combining high performance, compact design, and ease of deployment. Thales will complete delivery and installation in under six months, one of the shortest timelines achieved for a program of this scale, while ensuring full operational continuity with no disruption to air traffic control services.
Fully compliant with ICAO and EUROCONTROL standards, the system meets the stringent requirements of both civil and military aviation. The “all-in-one” RSM NG radar integrates Mode S interrogation and ADS-B detection capabilities, delivering enhanced accuracy, reliability, and situational awareness. The radar will be connected to the AVIANS control centre, with system integration managed by Naviair and AVIANS.
“The Faroe Islands’ strategic location in the North Atlantic makes it important to maintain a stable and reliable air picture throughout the modernisation. With this solution, we ensure continuity of surveillance without disruption to air traffic.” Colonel Thomas Pedersen, Head of DALO’s Air and Space Division.
“We are proud that the Armed Forces have selected Thales as the supplier of our advanced radar system for monitoring air traffic in the Faroe Islands. Our solution has been developed to meet the highest requirements of both military and civilian stakeholders. In close cooperation with DALO, Naviair, and AVIANS, we are dedicated to enhancing airspace security and operational resilience throughout the North Atlantic. With our latest technology, Thales ensures seamless and effective coordination between authorities. Consequently, the project also contributes more broadly to strengthening interoperability within European airspace.” Martin Søegaard, CEO and Country Director, Thales in Denmark.