THE ACTIVE DEFENCE EXPERTS HOME ABOUT US PRODUCTS SERVICE NEWS CAREERS CONTACT Accompanying you every step of the way As a pioneer in the development of active, short range protection systems, Rheinmetall Protection Systems GmbH produces and distributes the world’s most innovative and top-performing Active Defence System. Expertise in the areas of construction, electrical engineering, explosive technology and software development forms the basis of the innovative capacity of our company. We act in accordance with your requirements As a reliable and flexible partner, Rheinmetall Protection Systems GmbH acts in accordance with your requirements and accomplishes results through individual integration concepts. We accompany you along the entire process chain: from the analysis to prototypes and series production, including after sales support and integrated logistics support. Modular solutions from a single source The Active Defence System (ADS) is a complete proprietary development and in-house production of Rheinmetall Protection Systems GmbH, including sensors, hardware and software. The system is integrated into various military vehicles according to your requirements and preferences. In addition, we offer further services relating to your product, from training to maintenance. Rheinmetall Protection Systems GmbH For years, Rheinmetall has specialized in the development and production of components and systems for the protection of people, vehicles, aircraft, ships and assets. Our product line includes highly effective Active, Passive and „Soft-Kill“ Security Solutions. We protect lives. Vision We will be the Global Technology Leaders in Active Protection and the leading System House for Protection Technologies in Europe. Mission Rheinmetall’s mission is to produce equipment that offers the maximum level of protection and security. We offer 360° protection – a worldwide all-round solution. From development to service. IMPRINT DATA PROTECTION NOTICE DISCLAIMER GENERAL PURCHASING CONDITIONS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ADS Active Defence System APS Active Protection System ATGM Anti Tank Guided Missile ATR Anti Tank Rocket FoV Field of View HK-DAS Hard-kill – Defence Aid Suites KE Kinetic Energy PW Prewarner SRT System Reaction Time BMS Battlefield Management System CE Chemical Energy CM Countermeasure EFP Explosive Formed Projectile EO Electro Optical sensor FoA Field of Action