MHC Procurement of TSC2002 IFF Systems and Associated Equipment

The UK Ministry of Defence is procuring TSC2002 IFF Systems and associated equipment from THALES UK LIMITED for GBP 369,225 as part of the MHC (Minehunter Coastal) program. These Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems enable naval vessels to identify friendly forces, preventing friendly fire and enhancing situational awareness in combat operations through interrogation-response protocols compliant with standards like Mode 5. This acquisition supports NATO interoperability and modernization of UK naval capabilities amid ongoing emphasis on secure IFF technologies.