HENSOLDT presents SkyBarrier: a mobile broadband jammer for satellite-based navigation signals
At EUROSATORY 2026 in Paris, HENSOLDT is presenting SkyBarrier, a mobile jammer for satellite-based navigation signals. The system is designed as an electronic countermeasure and is aimed at armed forces and government agencies that need to protect critical infrastructure and personnel from the use of enemy navigation-based systems.
The SkyBarrier is capable of simultaneously jamming all common global satellite navigation systems — including the American Global Positioning System (GPS), the Russian GLONASS, the European Galileo and the Chinese BeiDou. The jamming effect extends to both civilian and military variants of these systems, as well as encrypted signal variants. The system thus covers the entire range of currently relevant frequency and coding variants.
A key feature of the system is its mobility and operational speed. Two people can set up SkyBarrier, including mast assembly and cabling, and have it ready for operation within a few minutes. Activation then takes place via a mechanical switch on the front panel in a matter of seconds — no software-based configuration is required. The complete system consists of a single portable electronic unit, an extendable telescopic mast and the associated accessories.
The system is designed for future expansion: new signal types can be retrofitted by replacing individual components without having to replace the entire system. In terms of security and cybersecurity, the SkyBarrier offers a very high level of protection; the electronics have only three physical interfaces, which do not allow any external data communication.
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HENSOLDT is a leading European high-tech company in the defence and security industry, based in Taufkirchen near Munich. The company develops sensor solutions, electronics and software for the air, land, sea, cyber and space domain, helping armed forces worldwide to detect threats early and make informed operational decisions.
Building on decades of experience in mission-critical sensor technology, HENSOLDT combines radar, optronics, electronics and cyber expertise with data-driven software and artificial intelligence. The aim is to integrate and analyse sensor data from different platforms and domains and merge it into a reliable situational picture.
HENSOLDT has thus evolved from a traditional sensor supplier to a new-generation system integrator – a ‘neo-system house’ that enables networked, Software-Defined Defence capabilities and supports information superiority in missions.
In the 2025 financial year, HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of €2.46 billion with around 9,500 employees. The company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.