With air traffic expected to rise sharply over the coming decades, the skies will become increasingly crowded, with civilian and military aircraft operating in the same airspace. This growth demands faster, more precise identification of all aircraft—including uncooperative ones—and seamless access to a national airspace overview in real time for air operation managers.
Thales’ RSM NG/IFF system, which combines Mode S, ADS-B, and cutting-edge IFF functionality, is designed to maximise airspace efficiency, streamline civil-military coordination, and deliver quicker, more reliable tracking. It provides an enhanced air picture with rapid track acquisition and is certified to meet international aviation standards, now including NATO Mode 5 interrogation capabilities.
Drawing on Thales’ five decades of unmatched experience in air traffic control radar systems, with over 25,000 units deployed globally, the RSM NG/IFF system is built with cybersecurity at its core and enhanced with artificial intelligence. Its architecture ensures strict separation of Mode S and Mode 5 data, safeguarding classified information and allowing access only to authorised parties.
