Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT is cooperating with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to supply new radars to the German Armed Forces to modernise their airspace surveillance and build up Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) capabilities. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has placed an order for the delivery and installation of four long-range radars worth approximately 200 million euros as part of the “Hughes Air Defence Radar Nachfolgesystem” (HADR NF) program.
For this purpose, Hensoldt has entered into a cooperation in the field of BMD-capable long-range radars with IAI subsidiary, ELTA Systems Ltd. The HADR NF system operates in the S-band, allowing for precise target acquisition compared with other systems. Thanks IAI’s cooperation, the German customer will receive a combination of a national partner in system integration, certification and long-term support, as well as concept proven, market perfected systems.
For years Europe has faced long-range weapons threats. In answer to this threat Europe’s NATO countries have agreed to establish and expand a defence mechanism. The new capabilities to be integrated into the German armed forces will contribute to this effort.
About HENSOLDT:
HENSOLDT is a German champion in the defence industry with a leading market position in Europe and a global reach. Headquartered in Taufkirchen near Munich, Germany, the company develops sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a technology leader, HENSOLDT also continuously expands its Cyber portfolio and develops new products to combat a wide range of threats based on innovative approaches to data management, robotics and cybersecurity. With more than 5,600 employees, HENSOLDT generated revenues of 1.2 billion euros in 2020. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the SDAX stock market index there.
