Hensoldt Set to Supply Cutting-Edge Radars for Quadriga Eurofighter Fleet
Sensor technologies provider HENSOLDT has secured a contract valued at approximately 200 million euros as part of the ‘Quadriga’ acquisition program for 38 Eurofighter/Typhoon combat jets by the German Air Force. The agreement made by Airbus Defence and Space includes the fabrication and supply of radar technologies and essential electronic components, which will be manufactured at HENSOLDT’s facility in Ulm and at partner Indra’s location in Spain.
“The swift advancement in the realm of electronics, particularly digitalization, continually fosters innovative applications. With this agreement, the Eurofighter will ultimately benefit from a premier sensor that is technologically superior and will enhance the aircraft’s survivability even in high-intensity conflicts,” stated HENSOLDT CEO Thomas Müller. “The collaboration with a European consortium led by HENSOLDT, with Indra as the primary partner, signifies strong teamwork in Europe on collective armament initiatives.”
The innovative radar utilizes cutting-edge AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) technology. Unlike traditional systems featuring a purely mechanically rotating antenna, the radar beam is electronically regulated by numerous individual transmit/receive modules. This principle, along with a highly advanced multichannel receiver, enables concurrent task execution rather than sequentially, such as tracking distinct targets while simultaneously scanning a broad area of airspace ahead of the aircraft. HENSOLDT previously contributed to the development and production of the sensor technologies currently operational in Eurofighter jets. Presently, the company employs 2,500 individuals at its main manufacturing site in Ulm and aims to recruit 300 additional staff for the HENSOLDT Group in the current year. The sensor innovator is allocating 30 million euros towards the establishment of a radio frequency technology development center in Ulm, among other initiatives. In addition to electronic components for the new Eurofighter radar, AI-powered sensors for diverse applications will also be created there.
