In a formal ceremony, NETMA and Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH signed the contract for 20 new Eurofighter Tranche 5 for the German Air Force. The aircraft will be equipped with the newly developed ECRS Mk1 radar (Eurofighter Common Radar System Mark 1) developed by HENSOLDT and Indra, as is already the case with the Quadriga fleet. The new radar provides Eurofighter with unique detection capabilities indispensable for the future air combat environment.
ECRS Mk1 is the next-generation Eurofighter radar system that will be put into service with the German and Spanish Air Forces. Based on multi-channel AESA technology and a high-end processor, ECRS Mk1 will further enhance the capabilities of the Eurofighter. The architecture of the ECRS Mk1 has been developed to enhance the entire spectrum of combat aircraft missions, including advanced air-to-air and high-resolution air-to-ground capabilities, as well as passive and active electronic warfare capabilities. In total approximately 200 ECRS Mk1 will be delivered to the German and Spanish Air Forces.
HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with a global reach. Based in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a system integrator, HENSOLDT offers platform-independent, networked sensors. At the same time, the company is driving forward the development of defence electronics and optronics as a technology leader and investing in new solutions based on software-defined defence.
In addition, the company is expanding its range of offers to include new service models and is extending its portfolio of system solutions. In 2024, HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of 2.24 billion euros. Following the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs around 9,000 people. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.
www.hensoldt.net
The HENSOLDT Group (“HENSOLDT”) has today published its annual report for the 2025 financial year. The report demonstrates that the company has confirmed its profitable growth trajectory and consolidated its strong competitive position. All forecasts were met and exceeded in key areas (see also the press release on the preliminary results 2025 from 26 February 2026).