Systems for aviation-related applications – no matter whether it is equipment on board aircraft or sensors on the ground – have been part of HENSOLDT’s core expertise for decades. Thanks to the innovations developed in close contact with our customers, these systems will continue to be one of the cornerstones of our business in the future.
Air forces are the most flexible part of any defence system. They can be on the spot within minutes and react immediately to threats. To fulfil their mission, they need one thing above all else: information. The right information at the right time in the right place.
Backed by a prestigious heritage with pioneering aerospace companies such as Dornier, Messerschnitt and Airbus, HENSOLDT has been a reliable supplier to the German Air Force for many years.
Our technologies accompany the German Air Force along the entire military chain of command and control, for reconnaissance operations as well as for support, protection or effect purposes.
HENSOLDT’s dedication to innovation is evident in its investments, such as the €30 million radio-frequency technology center in Ulm.
This facility will serve as a hub for developing advanced sensor technologies, supporting not only civilian applications in air traffic control, border security and space but especially the German air force in staying operational and to be prepared for the future challenges.
General contractor for PEGASUS, the PErsistant German Airborne SUrveillance System
Leading the development of the new Eurofighter radar ECRS Mk1
Proven partner in modernizing IFF systems to NATO´s Mode 5 Standard
Prestigious heritage with pioneering aerospace companies such as Dornier, Messerschnitt and Airbus
At the heart of HENSOLDT's contributions are its state-of-the-art radar systems, such as the ECRS Mk1 for the Eurofighter Typhoon, one of the main pillars of the German fleet. This Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar represents a leap forward in multi-functionality, enabling simultaneous surveillance, tracking, and electronic warfare capabilities. The advanced design improves the Eurofighter’s performance in high-intensity conflict environments, enhancing survivability and operational effectiveness.
HENSOLDT’s leadership in the Eurofighter radar project reflects our commitment to European defence partnerships, collaborating with other European firms like Indra and Leonardo, fostering innovation and strengthening the region’s collective security infrastructure.
HENSOLDT is a leader in electronic warfare (EW), delivering solutions that protect military platforms from modern threats. Our EW capabilities include advanced airborne jamming systems as well as electronic support measures (ESM) and countermeasures that ensure platforms like the Eurofighter can operate effectively in contested environments.
One of our major projects is PEGASUS, in which HENSOLDT`s air sigint system Kalaetron Integral will provide the Bundeswehr with signal-detecting long-range surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.
Another core competence of HENSOLDT is differentiating between friend and foe. As part of the modernization of all NATO's IFF systems to the new "Mode 5" standard, HENSOLDT has equipped the German Air Force's 90 Tornado fighter aircraft with its Mode 5-capable LTR 400 transponder.
The Mode 5 standard uses advanced cryptographic techniques to secure systems against electronic interference from the enemy. This is important when armed forces operate together, as ensuring that crews of land, air and naval forces can reliably identify their allies is one of the most important ways of preventing so-called "friendly fire" incidents.
The LTR 400 transponder is qualified for all flying platforms of the German Air Force and Army and is in use on all Airbus military helicopters.
