After its successful launch in December 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope began beaming back incredible imagery of our universe. In this story, we discover more about how HENSOLDT´s key role in James Webb and how this experience is shaping future space-borne solutions.

Advanced sensor solutions for military platforms is what HENSOLDT effectively delivers to its customers every day, contributing to strengthen national security. But as overall corporate responsibility is integral to success, our contribution to live in a secure world is much higher. More insights about our efforts to make the difference for a safer tomorrow in the interview with HENSOLDT CStO Celia Pelaz.

The invasion of Ukraine meant the end of the European post-war order and heralds a turning point in security policy for all European countries. As the tragedy of war touches HENSOLDT as a company but also our employees on an individual level, we started to help the Ukranian people in different ways, both military and civil.

HENSOLDT’s Multifunctional Self Protection System (MUSS) has provided protection to frontline vehicle crews for several years now, and remains one of the only mature and proven soft-kill systems available on the market. But HENSOLDT is not standing still and is advancing with plans that will see MUSS optimised even further: Welcome to MUSS 2.0.

The ability to avoid collisions with other aircraft is one of the most mission-critical requirements for the full integration of unmanned aircraft into the airspace to support both military and civil applications. That is why HENSOLDT is putting a lot of effort into a detection and avoidance system with radar at its heart. In this article we look at the latest developments.

Semiconductors integrated circuits are fundamental building blocks of any modern electronical device – and HENSOLDT’s Final Focus Metrology (FFM) system assists with their production. In our brand new story, we taka a further look into our role as leading supplier of beam metrology solutions for the production control of semiconductor photolithography systems.

We are surrounded by a wealth of information, and the ability to collect open-source data from multiple sources and turn it into useful intelligence is vital for many sectors. HENSOLDT Analytics is at the forefront of developing market-leading OSINT solutions for its customers, and continues to invest in this disruptive capability.

For the first time, HENSOLDT is leading the development of a new Eurofighter radar. To be implemented in the middle of the decade, this future radar answers new operational requirements by adding considerable capability to the first iteration of Typhoon E-scan radar. A status report.

Today’s maritime vessels have to be equipped with a range of sensors to ensure they meet the strict regulations, especially when it comes to safety. Traditionally, these systems are disconnected and create information overload for personnel. HENSOLDT has addressed this challenge and developed the Integrated Bridge System Manta NEO, providing the latest generation bridge system with fusion technologies as standard.

Ground combat has changed significantly over the last decade. Conflicts are now more likely to be fought in urban environments – where movement and visibility is difficult for armoured vehicles. In this environment, how can we make vehicle crews safer?

Smaller ships like offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) are often limited in space, reducing the number of sensors that can be installed. To boost OPV capabilities, HENSOLDT has pioneered a combined radar and IFF solution, optimizing the limited mast space available on-board.

Gone are the days when each platform operated within its own ecosystem and delivered information retrospectively. Operators now expect a complete situational awareness picture with a live view of their surroundings. Thus, sensor fusion technologies will shape a new kind of battlefield.

Modern surveillance aircraft – whether manned or unmanned – are bristling with an array of sensors and high-performance systems. These enable the crews on board to carry out complex missions against a wide spectrum of threats. Thus, the seamless integration of multiple onboard systems is now more important than ever before. As a one-stop-shop for all these technologies, HENSOLDT follows an innovative systems approach to airborne ISR.

People are the backbone of everything we do at HENSOLDT. We want to unlock the potential in each and every employee to bring out the best for both them and the company, but only when everybody is given the same opportunities and is on a level footing can this truly be a reality.

As onboard systems in aviation become increasingly networked, the additional threat of malicious cyber-attacks is rising significantly.

Powerful ISR radars were often limited to larger aircraft. With PrecISR, HENSOLDT sets a new baseline for what is possible with airborne sensors.

As proven partner of the German and French armed forces, HENSOLDT strives to develop the game-changing networked sensor solution for MGCS.

Digital sensors are vital for today’s security and military forces enabling situational awareness and threat detection at greater ranges, even in low visibility conditions such as bad weather or at night. HENSOLDT’s experts advance these sensor technologies and leverage areas such as artificial intelligence and deep-learning algorithms to stay ahead of the game.

Sensors are powerful by themselves, but we have boosted their effectiveness even further by developing advanced command and control (C2) solutions that fuse multiple sensors together. We will explore what this means for today’s security forces.

The future is bright for unmanned aviation and the opportunities that this technology will bring for both civil and military operators. However, there are still a number of challenges that need to be tackled in order to realise its full potential.

The combat aircraft Eurofighter Typhoon is considered the backbone of many air forces in Europe and the Middle East. In order to provide longevity and to ensure that the Typhoon aircraft will continue to be a force multiplier, the fighter is receiving capability upgrades, including the introduction of a new radar system.

A key component of the EU’s European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) command and control modernisation project is the European Train Control System (ETCS), the signalling and control element that serves to provide commonality across national railways, replacing legacy systems currently in operation.

In many technology companies, women are still rather the exception in production facilities. Not so at HENSOLDT: in the Microwave Factory in Ulm, the proportion of women has almost reached the 50 percent mark now.

IFF Mode 5 is a prerequisite for joint military missions of NATO and non-NATO nations. All IFF identification systems using the new Mode 5 standard must be certified by the US DoD AIMS Program Office or NATO nations to receive necessary encryption keys. HENSOLDT Services supports armed forces worldwide to gain the necessary certification.

Armoured vehicles have always had one big advantage – they protect their crew. However, this has so far been accompanied by a decisive disadvantage: the crew can only have a very limited view of their surroundings. HENSOLDT has solved this problem.

Whether autonomous air taxis, parcel delivery from the air, surveillance or interception drones – numerous development projects are currently under way for the unmanned future of flying. Leading the way: HENSOLDT’s subsidiary EUROAVIONICS with its autopilots.

HENSOLDT’s Xpeller counter-UAV system provides protection from the ever-increasing threat posed by over-the-counter drones, both in the military and the civil sector.

With our new Twinvis passive radar, HENSOLDT has revolutionised classical radar technology. This system does not emit any signals itself, which means that it remains virtually invisible. Nevertheless it can even locate aircraft equipped with stealth technology.