Celia Pelaz

Head of Strategic Business Development, HENSOLDT

Celia Pelaz serves as the Head of Strategic Business Development for HENSOLDT, which includes the areas of Strategy, Communications, International and M&A operations. Prior to this, she led the Corporate Functions of the company and acted as the Head of Transformation for the creation of the Electronics Business Line within Airbus Defence and Space.Her background extends to a sound operational and international career in positions as Program, Project, Bid and Sales Manager in the area of Defence & Security Electronics, with a starting point as a System Engineer.

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HENSOLDT and 21strategies collaborate on next-generation artificial intelligence for defence systems

Defence industry tech player meets ‘third wave’ AI specialists: With sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT and AI company 21strategies, two of Europe's innovators in their industries agree on...

HENSOLDT jamming system proves effectiveness against radars of various types

Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT has completed extensive ground and field tests with its "Kalaetron Attack" jamming system, confirming its effectiveness against enemy air defence radars of various ty...

HENSOLDT’s 'Kalaetron Attack' combines latest technologies to optimise sensor and jamming performance

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has achieved a far-reaching technological leap in the advancement of technologies to control the electromagnetic spectrum. Combining artificial intelligence, digiti...

HENSOLDT supplies radio reconnaissance system to two NATO countries

The sensor solution provider HENSOLDT is supplying a mobile system for tactical radio reconnaissance to two NATO countries. A corresponding order worth a two-digit million Euro sum has now been signed...

HENSOLDT attains major contract to supply ‘PEGASUS’ reconnaissance system

Globally renowned sensor solutions provider, HENSOLDT has been awarded a contract by the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), to supp...

HENSOLDT announces the appointment of Celia Pelaz to the company’s Management Board

HENSOLDT has announced the appointment of Celia Pelaz to the Management Board of the company as of July 1, 2021. As Chief Strategy Officer, she will be responsible for the strategic positioning of HEN...

HENSOLDT to deliver core components of the Eurofighter/Typhoon’s self-protection system PRAETORIAN

In the frame of the German ‘Quadriga’ fighter replacement programme sensor solution specialist HENSOLDT will deliver core components of the Eurofighter/Typhoon’s self-protection syst...

HENSOLDT creates a favourable environment and implements strategies to promote women in leadership positions

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT is committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities within the company as part of its sustainability strategy. In particular, the proportion of female leader...

HENSOLDT enhances avionics business with rebranding of EUROAVIONICS GmbH

Sensor Solution specialist, HENSOLDT is strengthening its avionics business by re-naming its subsidiary EUROAVIONICS GmbH, located in Pforzheim, Germany and addressing the avionics market under the un...

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...

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...

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...

HENSOLDT unveils integrated signals intelligence (SIGINT) system, Kalaetron Integral, at Paris Air Show 2019

HENSOLDT, the sensor solutions house, is introducing a fully integrated signals intelligence (SIGINT) system named ‘Kalaetron Integral’ onto the market, which enables the detection and dee...

HENSOLDT presents award to South African GEW Technologies team

HENSOLDT, global independent sensor solutions house has presented its first award for an outstanding contribution to the company’s success to a team at GEW Technologies, Pretoria. The team with...

HENSOLDT launches kalaetron RWR to protect aircraft and helicopters from radar-guided weapons

HENSOLDT, the independent sensor house, is introducing the new radar warning system ‘Kalaetron RWR’ (Radar Warning Receiver) onto the market, which revolutionises the protection of aircraf...

HENSOLDT launched post completion of transaction between Airbus Group SE and KKR investment firm

HENSOLDT will provide leading edge technology solutions to armed forces and security agencies Following the closing of the transaction between Airbus Group SE and KKR, an investment...

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