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BIRD Aerosystems and HENSOLDT sign a follow-on contract to customise RCD and MSIS systems

BIRD Aerosystems, the pioneering developer of Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) and Airborne Surveillance, Information and Observation (ASIO) solutions, has received a follow-on contract to develop additional advanced capabilities for its Radar Control and Display (RCD) that controls HENSOLDT' PrecISR™ advanced multi-mode radar family. After successfully completing the first phase of development and customisation of the RCD to the PrecISR™ earlier, the next phase of develop...

HENSOLDT UK launches SPEXER 600 ground-based surveillance radar

HENSOLDT UK are pleased to announce the launch of SPEXER 600 multi-mission, X-Band ground-based surveillance radar utilising SharpEye solid-state transceiver technology. Building upon the excellent pedigree of well-established HENSOLDT products and technologies, SPEXER 600 complements the SPEXER family of Active Electronically Scanned Array or AESA radars, offering a cost-effective and truly crew portable field deployable solution. Design and function Designed to meet user requirements to det...

HENSOLDT acquires SAIL LABS to create a scalable sensor platform for intelligent mass data analyses

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT has acquired the Austrian company SAIL LABS, a provider of AI-based Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) solutions. With this step, HENSOLDT completes its sensor portfolio with intelligent solutions for the digital space and thus takes a further step towards becoming one of the data analysis houses in the security and defence sector in Germany. Smart data collection Thomas Müller, CEO of HENSOLDT, says: "National security matters increasingly include issues of smar...

HENSOLDT AG announces the appointment of Stefan Hess and Russell Gould to the Group Executive Committee

HENSOLDT AG is reorganising its sales organisation: Stefan Hess, Head of Public Affairs, will now also be responsible for the Governmental Business Development for Germany, France and the UK as well as with the EU / NATO. Russell Gould, Managing Director of HENSOLDT UK, is taking over responsibility for the international Business Development to further strengthen HENSOLDT’s business in global growth markets. Both will become members of the Group Executive Committee and succeed Sabine Hipp...

HENSOLDT UK delivers radar suite Kelvin Hughes Mk11 to the Philippine Navy Frigate BRP Jose Rizal

HENSOLDT UK has supplied a radar suite consisting of Kelvin Hughes Mk11 S and X Band radar systems to the Philippine Navy frigate BRP Jose Rizal, recently delivered by Hyundai Heavy Industries. The SharpEye Mk11 radars are approved by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and take advantage of the Kelvin Hughes’ advanced solid state SharpEye Doppler technology that brings full situational awareness to the users even in the most severe weather conditions. The solid-state SharpEye t...

HENSOLDT delivers Spexer 2000 3D radar for Bundeswehr counter-UAV system with excellent classification of small targets

As part of the German Army's "qualified air defence" drone defence programme, sensor specialist HENSOLDT is supplying the latest version of its "Spexer 2000 3D" radar to system integrator Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. Spexer will be part of the C-UAS system (Counter-Unmanned Aerial System), which is based on Kongsberg's remote-controlled "Protector" weapon station, both mounted on an armoured GTK "Boxer" vehicle. Initially 10 systems are under contract. Radar deliveries will start at the e...

HENSOLDT announces Airbus Defence and Space contract win for developing AESA radar for German and Spanish Eurofighter fleets

Sensor system supplier HENSOLDT has been awarded a contract by Airbus Defence and Space to develop and produce a new AESA (Active Electronic Scanning Array) radar for the German and Spanish Eurofighter fleets. The project is jointly financed by the Eurofighter partner nations Spain and Germany, who will also be the first users of the radar in their fleets. Following budget approval by the Spanish government and most recently by the German Bundestag in mid-June, the contracts worth over 1.5 bill...

HENSOLDT South Africa acquires Tellumat’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Defence & Security business units

Acquisition of business units of South African electronics and solution provider to complement HENSOLDT’s portfolio and expand footprint in Africa. HENSOLDT South Africa has signed an agreement to acquire the Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Defence & Security business units of Tellumat. The acquisition will see HENSOLDT further expand its portfolio as well as its presence in Africa. The agreement was signed by Rynier van der Watt, Managing Director of HENSOLDT South Africa and Andre...

HENSOLDT expert Klaus P. Hruschka joins Fraunhofer Board of Trustees to unite technology and research

Klaus P. Hruschka, Head of Technology Sales at sensor specialist HENSOLDT, has been appointed to the board of trustees of the Fraunhofer Institute FKIE (Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics) in Bonn-Wachtberg. As a renowned institute for application oriented research and practical innovation in information and communication technology, the FKIE works in close cooperation with strategic partners on the entire processing chain of data and information. The...

HENSOLDT acknowledges the German Bundestag's decision to develop Eurofighter AESA radar and MKS 180 warships

Globally renowned sensor systems supplier, HENSOLDT has welcomed the decision by the German Bundestag to develop the new AESA (Active Electronic Scanning Array) radar for the entire German Eurofighter fleet as a positive signal for Germany as a technology base and for successful European cooperation in the defence sector. "With this decision, Germany is taking on a pioneering role in the field of key technology for the Eurofighter for the first time," said HENSOLDT Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...

HENSOLDT’s airborne multi-mission surveillance radar PrecISR™1000 completes first flight

HENSOLDT’s newly developed airborne multi-mission surveillance radar PrecISR™1000 has successfully completed its maiden flight. In a one-week flight campaign together with H3 Mission Systems GmbH based in Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany, the radar proved its value in terms of simple integration and performance. Thanks to its simple industry standard interfaces, and to the excellent support of an experienced mission aircraft team at H3, the aircraft was modified and the radar was inte...

HENSOLDT modernises German Airforce IFF systems with encryptable transponders

As part of the modernisation of all NATO's IFF identification systems (IFF = Identification-friend-or-foe) to the new "Mode 5" standard, sensor solution provider HENSOLDT is equipping the Air Force's 90 Tornado fighter aircraft with its Mode 5-capable LTR 400 transponder. An initial order for the delivery of 42 devices worth several million euros has been placed by Panavia Aircraft GmbH - the industrial consortium for the development of the Tornado; the conversion of over one hundred further pl...

HENSOLDT and Nano Dimension achieve breakthrough in utilising 3D printing in high-performance electronic devices

Sensor solutions provider, HENSOLDT together with the renowned Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME)/Printed Electronics (PE) provider, Nano Dimension, has achieved a major breakthrough on its way to utilising 3D printing in the development process of high-performance electronics components. 10-layer Printed Circuit Board Utilising a newly developed dielectric polymer ink and conductive ink from Nano Dimension, HENSOLDT succeeded in assembling the world-wide first 10-layer Printed Circuit...

HENSOLDT’s introduces Kalaetron Attack to provide electronic shield for air forces

Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT has developed a modular airborne electronic combat system: Kalaetron Attack. By neutralising enemy fire control radars at different distances, it preserves freedom of movement for the air forces that deploy it and their allies, even when faced with state-of-the-art air defence systems. Kalaetron Attack is a new addition to the Kalaetron electronic warfare product family, which uses fully digitalised hardware and artificial intelligence to detect radar-based thr...

HENSOLDT state-of-the-art technologies protecting rhinos in South Africa

While HENSOLDT is a global pioneer of technologies that are designed for protecting armed forces, civilians, assets and borders, the company is also actively making a difference as a protector of endangered species.  South Africa is known for its iconic wildlife and is also home to one of HENSOLDT’s largest industrial sites. As a result, it came as a natural progression to protect the country’s wildlife using state-of-the-art defence and security technologies. &n...

HENSOLDT passive radar, TwInvis sensor solution tested in NATO’s measurement campaign

The passive radar "TwInvis" of sensor solution provider HENSOLDT showed outstanding detection performance during a measurement campaign of the NATO Science and Technology Organisation under the leadership of the Polish armed forces. TwInvis passive radar sensor  For this purpose, a passive radar sensor cluster with two sensors was installed on the Polish Baltic coast. During the measurement campaign, a system integrated in a container was used alongside a system variant integrated in a va...

EuroDASS consortium unveils high-tech Praetorian Evolution Defensive Aids Sub System for the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets

The EuroDASS consortium (Leonardo, Elettronica, Indra and HENSOLDT), which provides the Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS) for the Eurofighter Typhoon, has launched its concept for the future of DASS, called “Praetorian Evolution”. The launch took place at the EuroDASS Future Capability user conference, which was attended by senior military and industry figures from the UK, Italy, Germany and Spain. Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS) The existing Praetorian DASS e...

HENSOLDT continues global expansion strategy with Asia-Pacific Business

The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT continues its global expansion strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. The Group has acquired IE Asia-Pacific Private Ltd., headquartered in Canberra, Australia. Now operating as HENSOLDT Australia Private Ltd., they are renowned radar solutions and services provider in the country and throughout the wider APAC region. Radar solutions “The local support of our customers in Australia and in the Asia Pacific markets is extremely important to HENSOLDT&rdq...

HENSOLDT completes acquisition of NEXEYA to improve customer access and enhance product portfolio

HENSOLDT, the independent sensor solutions house acquires NEXEYA, a provider of services and electronics solutions for defence and commercial customers. With all legal requirements met, the share purchase agreement signed in April this year has now taken effect. The acquired activities represent a turnover of around €95 million and a workforce of approximately 620 employees. “NEXEYA strengthens our industrial base particularly in France, improving customer access and enhancing our pr...

HENSOLDT equips Royal Thai Police with Single Mast Solution ground surveillance radar solution

The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT will equip the Royal Thai Police with its Single Mast Solution (SMS) consisting of the Spexer 360 radar integrated with an electro-optics system and the CxEye Software. After passing acceptance trials without issue, the SMS was delivered. SPEXER 360 X-band radar “Our Single Mast Solution is an extremely reliable radar, particularly suited for situational awareness”, said Nathan Manzi, Head of Asia Pacific for HENSOLDT. “CxEye assists the...

HENSOLDT to provide EuroGrid Tactical Mission Computer (ETMC) for Airbus helicopters

The independent sensor house HENSOLDT has been commissioned by Airbus Helicopters to provide the EuroGrid Tactical Mission Computer (ETMC) for helicopters with new functions. The two-year further development contract includes a guarantee for the acquisition of 200 production units in the subsequent years. The new ETMC generation, ETMC-NG, will be based on the computer which HENSOLDT has delivered for a long time to Airbus Helicopters for integration into the NH90, Tiger and CH-53 helicopters....

HENSOLDT delivers 300th MUSS equipment set for the German Army’s ‘Puma’ infantry fighting vehicle

The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has delivered the 300th equipment set for the MUltifunctional Self-protection System (MUSS) of the German Army’s new ‘Puma’ infantry fighting vehicle. Thus, deliveries currently amount to 1,500 devices, comprising 1.200 sensor heads and 300 central units. HENSOLDT is under contract to deliver in total 342 MUSS equipment sets by 2020 to primes Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall. Apart from that, HENSOLDT’s Optronics subsidiary pro...

HENSOLDT unveils SharpEye Mk 5 radar series at Defence & Security Equipment International 2019

The sensor solution provider HENSOLDT presents at this year’s Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition in London a new variant of its successful SharpEye naval radar series. The Mk 5 radar is the first open array 80W SharpEye navigation radar especially aimed at the smaller military vessels that require full capability with limited space availability. The new radar is on display on the HENSOLDT booth, No. S3-200 at DSEi 2019. SharpEye radars have been fitted to mor...

HENSOLDT carries out SETAS vision system demonstration with the British Army’s Armoured Center

Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT successfully carried out the initial fitting and operating activities of its newly developed electro-optical vision system SETAS (See-through Armour System) with the British Army’s Armoured Trials and Development Unit (ATDU) in Bovington. This activity was to capture, understand and then minimise potential operating issues in the future. Fitted on a ‘Warrior’ Infantry Fighting Vehicle, SETAS demonstrated its potential to give full situational...

HENSOLDT expands industrial presence in the UK with re-branded subsidiary, HENSOLDT UK

Renowned sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT will expand its industrial footprint in the UK by strengthening its subsidiary Kelvin Hughes Ltd., and renaming it HENSOLDT UK. HENSOLDT has acquired Kelvin Hughes in 2017 and created a security solutions product line at Kelvin Hughes’ Enfield site. System solutions “We are expanding our activities in the UK and will bring together our existing portfolio with Kelvin Hughes’ offerings,” said Thomas Müller, CEO of HENSOLDT....

HENSOLDT to display sensor technologies in Air, Sea, Land and Security domains at DSEi 2019

The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT presents its broad range of sensor technologies in the Air, Sea, Land and Security domains at DSEi 2019. For the first time, HENSOLDT will show its newly developed SETAS electro-optical situational awareness system for armoured vehicles in operation. For more information, please visit HENSOLDT at Excel London, booth No. S3-200. Alongside SETAS, HENSOLDT to display in the Land domain several advanced optronic systems such as laser rangefinders and designato...

HENSOLDT announces certification of MSSR 2000 identification system by AIMS Program Office of the US Department of Defense

Sensor solutions supplier, HENSOLDT has successfully passed certification of their MSSR 2000 I identification system (MSSR = Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar) by the AIMS Program Office of the US Department of Defense. IFF identification devices This implies that HENSOLDT is the first company outside of the USA to fulfill this critical prerequisite for delivering IFF devices (IFF = Identification Friend or Foe) for the upcoming conversion of all NATO identification systems to the future...

HENSOLDT’s TRS-3D naval radar and MSSR 2000 IIFF system delivered to Norwegian Coast Guard

Globally renowned sensor solutions provider, HENSOLDT will equip the Norwegian Coast Guard vessel “Svalbard” with the latest version of its TRS-3D naval radar and MSSR 2000 IIFF System. This is already the second upgrade contract from the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency as HENSOLDT is already under contract to equip the three new Arctic Coast Guard Vessels in the P6615 Program with the upgraded radar and IFF system. TRS-3D naval radar system Under both contracts worth more than &...

HENSOLDT to equip the German Navy’s K130 corvettes with TRS-4D radar and MSSR 2000 I IFF

The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT is equipping the second batch of the German Navy’s K130 corvettes with its TRS-4D Rotator naval radar and its MSSR 2000 I friend-or-foe identification system (IFF). Only six months after the order was placed, the company has now successfully passed the factory acceptance test by the German procurement authority BAAINBw for the second system. “With the TRS-4D, the corvettes are getting an extremely powerful radar system,” said HENSOLDT&rsq...

HENSOLDT deploys ASR-S aerial surveillance radars for air traffic control modernisation at German military airfields

Progress is being made with the installation of HENSOLDT’s ASR-S (Aerodrome Surveillance Radar, Series) for air traffic control modernisation at German military airfields. ASR-S aerial surveillance radar With a further ASR-S system having recently been handed over to the German procurement authority BAAINBw and the Air Mobility Training Centre in Celle-Wietzenbruch, 17 of 20 radar systems in total have now been supplied to and accepted by the customer. Following the successful final acce...

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