Hensoldt Secures New Contract for Additional TRS-4D Radars to Equip German Navy’s F126 Frigates
The sensor technology supplier HENSOLDT has obtained an additional contract from Thales for the provision of TRS-4D naval radars for the German Navy’s F126 frigates. This escalates the complete contract value to over 200 million euros.
The initial agreement established in 2022 involved the supply of TRS-4D naval radars for four Niedersachsen-class frigates (F126) and a radar segment intended for the testing facility. With this expansion, two more F126 frigates will be outfitted. The TRS-4D naval radar designed by HENSOLDT will be applied in its fixed version, featuring four stationary antenna arrays. The integration of the radar on the vessels and land installations will be executed by Thales to create a fully operational and combat system that adheres to German specifications. The preceding delivery timeline will be extended due to this contract augmentation.
‘Our TRS-4D and its premium components will be utilized on six vessels of the German Navy in the upcoming period, providing the client with a significant level of uniformity,’ stated Markus Rothmaier, Head of Naval & Ground Radars at HENSOLDT. ‘We are currently engaged on the radars for the four frigates on a daily basis and are thrilled that the option for two additional units has been exercised.’
Initiated in 2020, the F126 initiative is the German Navy’s newest frigate programme. Following the contract’s extension, the F126 class will comprise six ships. The project also incorporates several land-based testing and training locations. Radars from the TRS-4D product range are already operational in various forms across German Navy vessels, including the F125 frigate and the K130 corvette. This product family also encompasses the ground-based air defense radar, TRML-4D, which is delivering outstanding detection capabilities in Ukraine. The family-oriented strategy facilitates ongoing product enhancements and provides benefits related to spare parts availability and training efficiency.
