Hensoldt Delivers Radar for Bundeswehr Counter-UAV System
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Hensoldt Delivers Radar for Bundeswehr Counter-UAV System

Spexer 2000 3D proves excellent classification performance of small targets

 As part of the German Army's "qualified air defence" drone defence programme, sensor specialist HENSOLDT is supplying the latest version of its "Spexer 2000 3D" radar to system integrator Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. Spexer will be part of the C-UAS system (Counter-Unmanned Aerial System), which is based on Kongsberg's remote-controlled "Protector" weapon station, both mounted on an armoured GTK "Boxer" vehicle. Initially 10 systems are under contract. Radar deliveries will start at the end of this year to meet the requirements of NATO VJTF (= Very High Readiness Joint Task Force) 2023.

The contract was awarded after a test firing at the Baumholder military training area. The third generation of HENSOLDT's "Spexer 2000 3D" radar demonstrated outstanding classification performance of small targets in very demanding scenarios. Due to the small radar cross section, high manoeuvrability and high optical reconnaissance performance of these micro-drones, they pose a particular threat to mobile land forces.

The new Spexer radar generation additionally closes the gap in the reconnaissance capability of close-range small targets within ground-based air defence. Parallel to drones, the classic air and ground target catalogue - such as helicopters, combat aircraft, armoured vehicles etc. - can also be detected and classified. These capabilities set new standards in the field of radar-based self-protection.

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Of the previous generations of Spexer radar, over 150 systems have already been delivered to customers and are in operational use worldwide.


Publishdate:
Jul 31, 2020

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