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HENSOLDT
STRATEGIC HIGHLIGHTS
Business trends
	
 Hensoldt revenues increased 21.3% in 2024 to €2,240 million. Growth was mainly driven by the Sensors 
division (+23.5%), thanks to the integration of the German engineering group ESG from April 2024 and sales of 
TRML-4D air defence radars. Revenues in the Optronics division grew by 12.7% in 2024, mainly due to higher 
sales of civil solutions for industry and systems for land platforms.
	
 At the DSEI exhibition in London in September 2025, Hensoldt signed a letter of intent with the British group 
KX to jointly develop faster situational awareness systems for the German Armed Forces and allied countries. 
KX’s real-time analysis solutions will enable Hensoldt’s sensor data to be transformed into actionable 
intelligence more quickly.
Home market
	
 In January 2025, Hensoldt signed a new contract for the production of ECRS Mk 1 CAPTOR-E AESA radars for 
the German and Spanish Air Forces’ Typhoon fighter aircraft (Eurofighter), bringing the total amount received 
by the group for this programme to around €350 million. This radar made its maiden flight aboard a Spanish Air 
Force Typhoon aircraft in December 2024.
	
 In May 2025, Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment (BAAINBw) awarded Hensoldt a contract 
to upgrade the capabilities of the ASUL anti-drone defence system, previously developed by ESG.
	
 In September 2025, the group delivered the first TRS-4D LR long-range radar, developed in partnership with 
ELTA Systems, to the German Navy’s Naval Engineering School in Parow. Three additional radars are then to 
be installed on the Sachsen-class F124 frigates (one radar per ship).
Export markets
	
 The group generated 43% of its revenues from exports in 2024, mainly in Europe.
	
 In March 2025, the Czech Republic ordered additional Taranis Adler C4 and fire support systems from 
Hensoldt for integration into armoured vehicles. Compared to those previously delivered, these systems 
include a new mapping service.
	
 Hensoldt received a €340 million order to supply TRML-4D and Spexer 2000 3D MkIII air defence radars to the 
Ukrainian Armed Forces. The TRML-4D radar is integrated into the IRIS-T SLM system (Diehl Defence), while 
the Spexer 2000 3D MkIII radar can be integrated into the Skyranger 30 system (Rheinmetall) or used on its 
own on a vehicle or fixed surveillance unit.
	
 In September 2025, the group signed an initial contract with an unspecified NATO country to supply a naval 
version of the Spexer 2000 radar. This version is dedicated to anti-drone defence and the detection of anti-ship 
missiles and submarine periscopes.
Technology and Innovation
	
 The group’s self-financed R&D expenditure amounted to €32 million in 2024, representing 1.4% of revenues.
	
 In November 2024, the EuroDASS consortium (Leonardo, ELT Group, Hensoldt and Indra Sistemas) presented 
details of the Praetorian eVolution future self-protection system for the Typhoon fighter aircraft. The upgrades 
(characterisation of complex threats, interfaces for an electronic attack pod, countermeasure system linked to 
an AESA radar, etc.) will enable the aircraft to remain in service beyond 2060.
	
 The group unveiled a new optronic sensor system for target acquisition and reconnaissance, named TAROSS, 
at the DSEI exhibition in London in September 2025. This system can be installed on remote-controlled 
weapon stations, unmanned ground vehicles and light reconnaissance vehicles.