SCANTER 2001 Surface Surveillance Radar Selected for Colombian Navy Frigates

(Denmark, January 18, 2008) -- The Colombian Navy has acquired the Terma SCANTER 2001 Surface Surveillance Radar for the four "Almirante Padilla" Class Frigates.

The radars will be part of a modernisation program of the vessels. Delivery will already take place in the first quarter of 2008.

With the SCANTER 2001 concept, Terma has gained international recognition for the development of radar systems suited for any kind of Surface or Costal Surveillance. Detecting and tracking small targets in all weather conditions is a particular feature of the SCANTER concept.

The SCANTER X-band, Surface Surveillance Radar System offers unsurpassed functional performance. It is perfectly suited for high definition sea surface surveillance, and provides facilities for safe ship's navigation.

The SCANTER Radar Systems are specifically designed to meet the requirements for noise and interference rejection, signal processing, electronic interfacing, signal distribution and resistance to a tough environment.

Source : Terma A/S

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