Thales to Supply Fire Support System to Sultanate of Oman

Thales, The Sultanate of Oman has awarded Thales subsidiary TDA Armements SAS a contract for the supply of a fire support system based on its 120mm 2R2M (Recoiling Rifled Mounted Mortar) mounted on upgraded VAB already operated in Oman. 
 
Such combination, qualified by the French MoD, will take benefit of the experience of TDA as prime contractor and system integrator on various vehicles as VAB, M113, Piranha…. Completed by a command and control system – firing management communications, target acquisition and intercom – this agreement will provide the customer with a powerful and efficient close combat capability, with easy operation and fast deployment. 
 
The contract includes a comprehensive logistic support supply with training, documentation, spares and accessories. 
 
The selection of this system by the Sultanate of Oman confirms the superiority of the rifled technology for the 120 mm mortars, recently chosen by the US Marine Corps, which delivers an unmatched precision, efficiency and range (superior to 12,5 km).  
 
TDA Armements SAS, a subsidiary of Thales, is one of the Europe's leading weapons systems suppliers and has over fifty years of experience in the armament business. Its range of products includes Rocket System for aircraft and helicopters, Force Protection Systems and Mortar Systems. 
 
Thales is a leading international electronics and systems group,addressing defence, aerospace and security markets worldwide. Thales's leading-edge technology is supported by 22,000 R&D engineers who offer a capability unmatched in Europe to develop and deploy field-proven mission-critical information systems. Thales employs 68,000 people in 50 countries with 2007 revenues of EUR 12.3 billion.