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Integration of command-and-control software with air defence systems
Thales and Systematic collaborate to integrate command-and-control digital infrastructure with surface-based air missile defence systems for the Danish Armed Forces.
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Thales and Systematic have formed a technical partnership to integrate software architectures with surface-based air defence hardware. The cooperation addresses the air defence and digital infrastructure requirements of the Danish Armed Forces and NATO interoperability programs.
Application Areas and Use Cases
The integrated systems target the military defence sector, specifically surface-based air missile defence (SBAMD) and air command and control operations. Technical use cases include the synchronization of radar tracking, automated threat evaluation, and interceptor launch protocols. This integration provides operational benefits such as increased process stability during intercept coordination, standardized network maintainability across NATO allied forces, and more reliable data transmission between separated units.
Cooperation Drivers and System Integration
The collaboration integrates Systematic, a developer of command-and-control (C2) software, with Thales, a manufacturer of air defence hardware. The primary technical challenge addressed is the fragmentation of data between software management interfaces and hardware interceptors in decentralized air defence networks. Cooperation was necessary because combining complex software data processing with kinetic interception systems requires deep architectural integration to ensure low-latency communication and system reliability at scale.
Technical Solution and Division of Responsibilities
The combined solution links Systematic’s command-and-control software architecture with Thales’s interceptor hardware, which includes platforms such as the SAMP/T NG. Systematic manages the software layer, handling situational awareness, data fusion, and operational directives. Thales provides the hardware infrastructure, including radar arrays and kinetic interception mechanisms. The systems interface through standardized NATO protocols, ensuring that targeting coordinates and system status parameters are exchanged deterministically between the software and hardware components.
Deployment and Infrastructure Integration
The integrated capabilities are designed for deployment within the existing infrastructure of the Danish Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO). Implementation involves testing the software-hardware interfaces to verify compatibility with legacy NATO command networks. Thales provides engineering support for hardware deployment and sensor calibration, while Systematic manages the software integration and network interoperability within local command centers. The cooperation was presented at the DALO Industry Days in Herning, Denmark, in August 2026.
Expected Technical Impact
The integration is structured to reduce latency in target acquisition-to-engagement cycles by streamlining the data flow between command centers and missile batteries. By utilizing standardized interfaces, the system improves modularity, allowing the Danish Armed Forces to upgrade software algorithms and hardware components independently while maintaining continuous interoperability with allied networks.
Strategic Perspectives
"Systematic brings decades of experience delivering command-and-control software to defence forces and NATO allies around the world. This partnership is an important step to strengthen Denmark’s air defence capabilities with trusted European technology, while building on the strong industrial capabilities we have developed here in Denmark," stated Klaus H. Qvist, Vice President Business Development, Systematic.
Edited by Aishwarya Mambet, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.
www.thalesgroup.com
Thales and Systematic have formed a technical partnership to integrate software architectures with surface-based air defence hardware. The cooperation addresses the air defence and digital infrastructure requirements of the Danish Armed Forces and NATO interoperability programs.
Application Areas and Use Cases
The integrated systems target the military defence sector, specifically surface-based air missile defence (SBAMD) and air command and control operations. Technical use cases include the synchronization of radar tracking, automated threat evaluation, and interceptor launch protocols. This integration provides operational benefits such as increased process stability during intercept coordination, standardized network maintainability across NATO allied forces, and more reliable data transmission between separated units.
Cooperation Drivers and System Integration
The collaboration integrates Systematic, a developer of command-and-control (C2) software, with Thales, a manufacturer of air defence hardware. The primary technical challenge addressed is the fragmentation of data between software management interfaces and hardware interceptors in decentralized air defence networks. Cooperation was necessary because combining complex software data processing with kinetic interception systems requires deep architectural integration to ensure low-latency communication and system reliability at scale.
Technical Solution and Division of Responsibilities
The combined solution links Systematic’s command-and-control software architecture with Thales’s interceptor hardware, which includes platforms such as the SAMP/T NG. Systematic manages the software layer, handling situational awareness, data fusion, and operational directives. Thales provides the hardware infrastructure, including radar arrays and kinetic interception mechanisms. The systems interface through standardized NATO protocols, ensuring that targeting coordinates and system status parameters are exchanged deterministically between the software and hardware components.
Deployment and Infrastructure Integration
The integrated capabilities are designed for deployment within the existing infrastructure of the Danish Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO). Implementation involves testing the software-hardware interfaces to verify compatibility with legacy NATO command networks. Thales provides engineering support for hardware deployment and sensor calibration, while Systematic manages the software integration and network interoperability within local command centers. The cooperation was presented at the DALO Industry Days in Herning, Denmark, in August 2026.
Expected Technical Impact
The integration is structured to reduce latency in target acquisition-to-engagement cycles by streamlining the data flow between command centers and missile batteries. By utilizing standardized interfaces, the system improves modularity, allowing the Danish Armed Forces to upgrade software algorithms and hardware components independently while maintaining continuous interoperability with allied networks.
Strategic Perspectives
"Systematic brings decades of experience delivering command-and-control software to defence forces and NATO allies around the world. This partnership is an important step to strengthen Denmark’s air defence capabilities with trusted European technology, while building on the strong industrial capabilities we have developed here in Denmark," stated Klaus H. Qvist, Vice President Business Development, Systematic.
Edited by Aishwarya Mambet, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.
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