Hensoldt Presents New Infrared Detection System Boosts Aircraft Defense

HENSOLDT introduces a cutting-edge infrared detection system for aircraft, enhancing threat detection and self-defense capabilities with advanced technology and easy integration.

Taufkirchen, Germany, 6 June 2024 – HENSOLDT, a specialist in sensor technology, has unveiled an advanced infrared detection system designed for various flying platforms. This innovative system combines a central computer with an imaging unit, leveraging two-color infrared technology to provide superior threat detection capabilities.

The new infrared detection system stands out due to its long-range detection and low false alarm rate, making it highly reliable for hazard detection. Unlike traditional missile warning systems, this system offers broader reconnaissance and hotspot detection functionalities. Its passive mode of operation ensures that the system remains undetectable.

Key features include 360-degree protection provided by six sensors, which detect and localize threats effectively. The system's optimized size, weight, and performance (SWaP) allow for easy integration into different platforms. It is designed with standard interfaces, ensuring compatibility with various countermeasures like chaff, flares, and Directed Infra-Red Counter Measures (DIRCM). Integration with HENSOLDT's existing Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) enhances its effectiveness against both surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles.

Tanya Altmann, Head of the Optronics & Land Solutions Division at HENSOLDT, highlighted the system's versatility and advanced design. "This new system expands our infrared product portfolio, offering our customers an optimal sensor solution. Its design and performance make it suitable for integration into fighter aircraft, contributing significantly to threat detection and platform self-defense," she said.