As global air traffic is forecast to increase significantly in the years ahead, airspace will become more crowded and shared between civilian and military users. This growth brings the challenge of handling larger volumes of data while enabling airspace managers to quickly and accurately identify all aircraft, including uncooperative ones, in the most secure and efficient way. Instant access to a real-time national airspace picture is now essential.
Thales’ RSM NG/IFF solution integrates Mode S, ADS-B, and high-performance IFF capabilities to optimise airspace utilisation, enhance the management of shared civil and military airspace, and accelerate coordinated air operations. It provides faster track initiation, higher-quality situational awareness, and now features NATO Mode 5 interrogation, all fully certified to international aviation standards.
Building on over 50 years of leadership in air traffic control radar technology and with more than 25,000 systems deployed worldwide, Thales has equipped the RSM NG/IFF with cybersecurity by design and artificial intelligence capabilities. The system is engineered to ensure strict data separation between Mode S and Mode 5, ensuring sensitive military data remains accessible only to authorised entities.
