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Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT will present its latest technological advancements at DSEI 2025 in London from 9 to 12 September 2025. One of HENSOLDT's core competencies is the active and passive detection of threats and the protection of platforms and their users. In this context, software-defined defense plays a crucial role. Latest AESA radar technology The latest AESA radar technology and ensures the rapid detection and tracking of around 1,500 targets The TRML-4D air defense radar will be on exhibit at DSEI. It is based on the latest AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar technology and ensures the rapid detection and tracking of around 1,500 targets within a radius of up to 250 kilometers. It is capable of quickly and reliably detecting and tracking all types of air targets - cruise missiles, rockets, drones and aircraft - and classifying them for engagement. The SPEXER radar family will also be on show. It offers high-performance surveillance radars for various ranges for automatic detection and classification of ground, sea and low-flying air targets. Advanced solutions for armored vehicles In the land domain, HENSOLDT will showcase its advanced solutions for armored vehicles with the “Multi Utility Vehicle” (MUV), including innovative optronic systems such as MUSS (Multifunctional Self-Defense System) and SETAS (See Through Armor System).  The solution Ceretron by HENSOLDT combines sensors, fuses their data streams, evaluates and processes them in seconds and provides an AI-supported operational picture to the crew, thus enabling them to make smarter decisions even faster. Key to successful military operations The key to successful military operations lies in accurate reconnaissance, effective targeting, and precise engagement. For this, HENSOLDT presents TAROSS; its Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance Optronical Sighting System.  With its modern hardware and software architecture, TAROSS is giving a glimpse into the future of connectivity and software-defined defense by supporting the troops in the sensor-to-shooter cycle. AI-supported software for detection and tracking TAROSS is a modular, scalable solution, that is designed for use on remote-controlled weapons stations TAROSS is a modular, scalable solution, that is designed for use on remote-controlled weapons stations, medium caliber turrets, light reconnaissance vehicles, and UGVs.  In addition to its high-performance optical sensors and its AI-supported software for detection and tracking, it offers a direct interface to Ceretron and can be easily integrated into existing and upcoming vehicle and weapon systems. Airborne system for electronic signals intelligence In addition, the Persistent German Airborne Surveillance System (PEGASUS) will be on display. HENSOLDT was awarded the contract to supply an airborne system for electronic signals intelligence on board of three Bombardier jets based on its "Kalætron Integral" system, which collects and analyses signals from radar and radio systems. Led by HENSOLDT for the German armed forces, the SIGINT system will be integrated on the Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft, the optimal platform to complete these critical missions.

The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has been awarded a contract extension for the Eurofighter Mk1 radar worth approximately 350 million euros. Following approval by the German and Spanish Ministries of Defence, further development tasks were commissioned by Airbus Defense and Space. next-generation E-Scan radar   The ECRS Mk1 project (Eurofighter Common Radar System Mark 1) is the next-generation Eurofighter radar that is to be fielded by the air forces of Germany and Spain.  This E-Scan radar will enhance the capabilities of the Eurofighter, which Airbus produces for the German and Spanish air forces, in air-to-air and air-to-ground operations and also equip it with electronic warfare capabilities. Airbus Defense and Space The radar was developed by a consortium consisting of the German HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH The radar was developed by a consortium consisting of the German HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH and the Spanish Indra Sistemas S.A.  Together with Airbus Defense and Space, the companies form the industrial structure that develops, certifies and manufactures the state-of-the-art military technology. further development of the devices The contract extension includes the delivery of test systems for the German radar test aircraft Airbus A320 D-ATRA as well as revisions to the Mk1 Step 1 radar system. The further development of the devices represents a technological leap forward in order to bring the operational capabilities of the weapon system to bear with this E-Scan radar in a future-oriented manner. Effectiveness of the Mk1 Step 1 radar The scope of services also includes an initial development phase for ECRS Mk1 Step 2 The order ensures the future and expandability and, thus, the operational effectiveness of the Mk1 Step 1 radar and future steps. The scope of services also includes an initial development phase for ECRS Mk1 Step 2.  The associated e-scan radar capability with the task-based management of the Airbus Defence and Space Attack & Identify system will significantly reduce the workload of pilots in the Eurofighter cockpit and further increase operational effectiveness. Eurofighter Mk1 radar “The contract extension ensures the development of an air-certifiable, robust Eurofighter Mk1 radar for Germany and Spain." "Our goal is to start flight testing of the revised radar at the end of 2025. Installation of the Mk1 Step 1 on the German Quadriga Eurofighters is then scheduled to begin in the course of 2027,” says Frank Döngi, Head of Eurofighter Radar.

The sensor solution provider - HENSOLDT has received a further order from Thales to deliver TRS-4D naval radars for the German Navy's F126 frigates. This brings the total order value to more than 200 million Euros. TRS-4D naval radar The initial order placed in 2022 comprised the delivery of TRS-4D naval radars for four Niedersachsen-class frigates (F126) and a radar segment for the test center. Due to the expansion, two further F126 frigates will be equipped. The TRS-4D naval radar from HENSOLDT will be installed in its non-rotating version with four fixed antenna arrays. The integration of the radar on the ships and shore installations will be carried out by Thales The integration of the radar on the ships and shore installations will be carried out by Thales to deliver an operational and combat system that meets German requirements. The previous delivery period will be extended due to the contract extension. high degree of commonality "Our TRS-4D and its high-end components will be deployed on six German Navy ships in the future and offer the customer a high degree of commonality," said Markus Rothmaier, Head of Naval & Ground Radars at HENSOLDT. He adds, "We are already working on the radars for the four frigates daily and are delighted that the option for two more has been taken up." F126 program Launched in 2020, the F126 program is the German Navy's latest frigate program. Following the contract extension, the F126 class will consist of six ships. The program also includes several land-based test and training sites. Radars from the TRS-4D product family are already in service in various versions on German Navy vessels, including the F125 frigate and the K130 corvette. The product family also includes the ground-based air defense radar, TRML-4D, which provides exceptionally good detection performance in Ukraine. The family concept enables continuous product improvements and offers advantages in terms of spare parts supply and training.