HENSOLDT and TYTAN agree on strategic partnership in Counter-UAS and critical infrastructure protection

TYTAN MoU Signing
Balázs Nagy, Dr Markus Söder and Oliver Dörre during the MoU ceremony (f.l.). Photo: TYTAN Technologies
01/26/2026 · Taufkirchen, Germany

HENSOLDT and TYTAN Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 26 to cooperate in the field of Counter-UAS systems and the protection of critical infrastructure. The agreement was signed by Balázs Nagy, CEO & Co-Founder of TYTAN Technologies, and Oliver Dörre, CEO of HENSOLDT, during the opening ceremony of TYTAN’s new headquarters in Munich, in the presence of Dr. Markus Söder, MdL, Minister President of Bavaria.

HENSOLDT and TYTAN agree on strategic partnership in Counter-UAS and critical infrastructure protection

Under the agreement, TYTAN’s cost-effective interceptor drones and HENSOLDT’s sensors and solutions expertise with its command-and-control software Elysion Mission Core will create an immediately deployable, Bavarian-made capability committed to safeguarding European skies.

The cooperation focuses on:

  • Integration of TYTAN platforms into HENSOLDT´s Counter-UAS solution Elysion Mission Core
  • Joint initiatives to protect critical infrastructure, particularly via existing initiatives with federal or state agencies
  • International joint projects especially in relation to supporting Ukrainian or NATO air defence

The cooperation demonstrates a shared commitment of both companies to deliver rapidly deployable, battlefield proven, and cutting-edge solutions to address one of today's biggest security challenges, the rapid development of mass drone warfare.
The partnership strengthens European technological sovereignty and highlights Bavaria as the centre for defence innovation and industrial excellence whilst highlighting Bavarian leadership in Counter-UAS technologies.

“The cooperation of HENSOLDT and TYTAN allows us to combine agility, innovative strength, system integration expertise and domain knowledge at the highest level. In this way, we are contributing to significantly and rapidly enhancing protection against the increasing threats posed by drones.” – Mr. Oliver Dörre, CEO of HENSOLDT

“TYTAN and HENSOLDT demonstrate unwavering commitment to protect people and critical infrastructure in Europe from unmanned threats – Not in 5 years but today. With technology that is battlefield-tested and based on the two companies´ proven excellence in their respective fields.” – Mr. Balázs Nagy, CEO & Co-Founder TYTAN Technologies

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Our company

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 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

About TYTAN Technologies

TYTAN Technologies is a Munich-based deep-tech company with a clear mission: to protect European skies through cost-effective, scalable, and autonomous counter-drone solutions.

TYTAN is building Europe’s next-generation air defense architecture - scalable, software-defined, and networked. By combining cutting-edge AI, modular and cost-efficient hardware, and deep system integration, we are set to become the global domain champion in autonomous interception - delivering decisive, affordable protection from unmanned threats - made in Bavaria, to restore Europe’s resilience.

www.tytan-technologies.com

Press contact TYTAN

Leopold Posch
Tel.: +49 152 21438598
leopold.posch@tytan-technologies.com

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