The Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications has contracted Leonardo for an upgrade of radar systems at Manama Airport.

This move is expected to enhance aviation safety and efficiency in the region.

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The agreement will see the implementation of Leonardo’s advanced radar technologies at the Manama Airport including the ATCR 33S NG primary surveillance radar and SIR S/I secondary surveillance radar.

The ATCR 33S NG primary surveillance radar utilises a range of processing technologies enabling specific parameters to be customised to any site configuration and boost operational performances.

These upgrades will provide real-time, high-resolution surveillance, improving Bahrain’s air traffic management capabilities.

Spanning three years until early 2027, the supply contract also includes on-site installation and comprehensive in-service support.

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This radar systems upgrade is a strategic enhancement of Bahrain’s air traffic management capacity.

In June this year, Leonardo announced its Grottaglie factory in southern Italy will close for up to four months due to delays from Boeing’s manufacturing issues.

The plant, located in Puglia, has been impacted by slower production and delivery of the Boeing 787, for which it was specifically designed to assemble fuselage sections.

With 53,000 employees worldwide, Leonardo focuses on global security through its helicopters, electronics, aircraft, cyber and security, and space sectors, partnering on major international programmes like Eurofighter, NH-90, FREMM, GCAP, and Eurodrone.

With production facilities in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the USA, Leonardo operates through subsidiaries and joint ventures, including Leonardo DRS (72.3%), MBDA (25%), ATR (50%), Hensoldt (22.8%), Telespazio (67%), Thales Alenia Space (33%), and Avio (29.6%).

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