Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has commissioned HENSOLDT to upgrade the capabilities of its C-UAS Field Camp (ASUL) anti-drone system. The upgrade aims to improve the German Armed Forces’ defense against the UAS threat.
ASUL is part of a broader, modular C-UAS system designed to detect, classify, and neutralize small unmanned aircraft in real time and provide comprehensive support. It features a scalable mix of sensors and countermeasures, including active and passive radar, electro-optical sensors, and versatile counter-drone tools.
HENSOLDT’s subsidiary ESG Elektroniksystem—und Logistik-GmbH originally developed the system and delivered it to the German Armed Forces in 2022. Building on its subsequent proven success and the latest technological advances, HENSOLDT aims to further upgrade the system’s capabilities to meet the Bundeswehr’s required needs.
HENSOLDT’s expertise in counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) spans over a decade, with solutions that leverage advanced sensors and AI-supported software. The company’s Elysion Mission Core platform, which integrates multiple data sources in real time to support decision-making, has been used several times in the field, including at the 2015 G7 summit in Elmau.
Daniela Hildenbrand, Head of Counter-UAS Solutions at HENSOLDT, noted that the company’s sensor technology and software-driven improvements support HENSOLDT’s vision of providing the “greatest possible protection against threats from uncooperative drones as part of a holistic, highly networked air defence system.”
Last year, HENSOLDT was awarded a contract worth nearly 100 million euros by Rheinmetall Air Defence to supply its SPEXER air defense radars for the new Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft gun tank (FlakPz).
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