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HENSOLDT - Innovations for a safer world
HENSOLDT is a leading European technology company in the defence and security sector with decades of operational experience. The company develops mission-critical sensor solutions, optronics, defence electronics and integrated systems for applications across all domains – land, air, sea, cyber and space.
Multi-Domain Solutions
As a solutions house, we provide manufacture-independent system integration and develop, realise, support, and operate complex systems.
Optronics, Radar and EW
As a technology leader, we develop innovative, readily available software-driven products in the fields of radar, electromagnetic warfare, avionics and optronics.
Services and training
As a service provider, we offer services for the entire life cycle of our products as well as tailored trainings, simulation tools and secure data as a service.
HENSOLDT Insights
In-depth information and developmentsThe future of the tank in the age of drones
The debate has intensified: Drones are reshaping the battlefield, traditional systems appear vulnerable and the role of the main battle tank is increasingly being called into question. In European countries, especially, the Leopard 2 is at the center of this discussion. However, the conclusion that “tanks are obsolete” falls short.
The reality is more complex: Modern battlefields are evolving into highly networked, sensor-driven environments where visibility, reaction speed, and information superiority are crucial. The central question is not whether tanks like the Leopard have a future, but rather: How must it evolve to survive in an ever-changing environment?
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