Ukraine to Receive TRML-4D and SPEXER Radars Under New €340 Million HENSOLDT Contract

German technology firm HENSOLDT has signed a €340 million contract to deliver state-of-the-art radar systems to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The deal includes the supply of TRML-4D high-performance radars and SPEXER 2000 3D MkIII short-range radars, both of which are known for their advanced tracking and detection capabilities.

Speaking about the development, HENSOLDT CEO Oliver Dörre said, “Our high-performance radars are urgently needed by Ukrainian air defence. A number of radars have been protecting Ukraine since the start of Russia’s war of aggression. We are proud to be supplying further systems. The radars are extremely important for protecting citizens.”

The TRML-4D radar is one of HENSOLDT’s flagship products. It uses AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) technology and can track up to 1,500 air targets at once within a 250-kilometre radius. This includes drones, helicopters, aircraft, and even cruise missiles, making it a vital tool for modern battlefield surveillance and interception.

Alongside it, the SPEXER 2000 radar is designed to automatically detect and classify ground, sea, and low-flying air targets across varying ranges. This system is already in use with several German defence programmes and is integrated into the Rheinmetall Skyranger 30, a cannon-based air defence vehicle. The radar also supports newer systems like the HoWiSM laser-based drone defence system and the ASUL counter-UAS (unmanned aerial systems) programme.

This isn’t the first time HENSOLDT has supported Ukraine. Several of its radars have already been operational since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022, helping to defend Ukrainian cities and military sites from aerial attacks. The new systems are expected to further strengthen that shield, especially as Ukraine continues to face persistent threats from missiles and drone strikes.

The deal also highlights Germany’s broader role in supporting Ukraine, both diplomatically and militarily, as it continues to deliver advanced defence systems under NATO and EU frameworks.

With decades of experience in sensor and radar technology, HENSOLDT is at the forefront of European air defence innovation. In addition to the TRML-4D and SPEXER radars, the company produces a wide range of solutions, including passive radar systems like Twinvis, and radars for naval vessels and air traffic control. Many of these systems are part of the ‘Near and Very Short Range Air Defence System’ (NNbS) used by the German Armed Forces.

As the war in Ukraine continues, radar systems like these are becoming essential—not just for monitoring the skies, but for saving lives on the ground. And with this latest contract, HENSOLDT is playing a key role in that mission.