In 2016, Thales has been awarded a contract by Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) to deliver IFF interrogators equipment (Identification Friend or Foe) with Mode 5, the latest US/NATO standard. IFF equipment provides the ability to distinguish between allied forces and potential threats, helping avoid 'friendly fire' and enabling quicker decision making.
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Thales will deliver its IFF interrogator, TSA1412 and its accessories to all man-portable air-defense systems platforms (Photo Thales)