HENSOLDT supplies radars for Rheinmetall air defence systems
Long-term framework agreement signed
HENSOLDT is equipping air defence systems from Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Air Defence AG with radars from its SPEXER 2000 product family. The companies have now signed a long-term framework agreement that will remain valid until the 2030s. The agreement covers the flexible provision and delivery of large quantities of radars for ground-based air defence applications – in particular for drone defence solutions and the Skyranger 30 air defence system from Rheinmetall Air Defence. The contract thus has a potential volume in the high three-digit range.
With the framework agreement now in place, both companies have laid the foundation for predictable, efficient and reliable cooperation. The agreement offers both sides a high degree of planning security and binding purchase conditions and ensures that core components of the SPEXER 2000 product range are available as needed and in resilient supply chains. Various companies within the Rheinmetall Group can place orders under the framework agreement.
The SPEXER radar family offers high-performance surveillance radars for various ranges for the automatic detection and classification of ground, sea and low-flying air targets. The SPEXER 2000 is used by the German Armed Forces in field camp protection (ASUL), the high-energy laser for drone defence (HoWiSM) and the air defence system for close and next-range protection (NNbS), among other things.
Together, Rheinmetall and HENSOLDT are making an important contribution to strengthening the air defence capabilities of the German Armed Forces and allied nations. The cooperation underscores the shared goal of strengthening the European defence industry, keeping critical technologies available and providing long-term support for the operational readiness of modern air defence systems.
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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.
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About Rheinmetall Air Defence AG
Rheinmetall Air Defence AG, based in Zurich, is a leading global supplier of ground-based air defence systems and technologies. The company is part of Rheinmetall AG, an international technology group for the security and defence industry. Rheinmetall Air Defence develops, produces and integrates state-of-the-art, networked air defence systems for armed forces worldwide.