Munich-based defense electronics company Hensoldt has entered into a long-term framework agreement with Rheinmetall Air Defence to supply its proprietary Spexer 2000 family of compact, ground-based surveillance radars. The agreement will extend into the 2030s and is expected to reach a potential value in the high three-digit million-euro range, reflecting growing demand for advanced air defense and counter-unmanned aerial system technologies in Europe.

Under the agreement, Spexer 2000 radars will be integrated into Rheinmetall’s counter-UAS solutions and its Skyranger 30 short-range air defense turret systems. The framework structure allows flexible and large-scale procurement, enabling multiple Rheinmetall Group divisions to place binding orders as operational requirements evolve. This approach ensures rapid scalability and long-term availability of critical sensor capabilities.

The Spexer 2000 radar family is designed for the automatic detection and classification of ground, maritime, and aerial targets. In its standard configuration, the radar can detect targets at distances of up to 36 kilometers, including personnel, light vehicles, small boats, autonomous platforms, drones, and low-flying aircraft. The system is already in service with the German Armed Forces, where it supports base protection missions, high-energy laser-based drone defense, and layered air defense operations.

Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 is one of the company’s flagship mobile air defense systems. It combines a 30-millimeter automatic cannon with advanced sensors and optional missile integration to counter a wide range of aerial threats, from small drones to rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. The system is currently operational with Germany’s military and has attracted international interest.

Hensoldt stated that the cooperation highlights a shared commitment to strengthening the air defense capabilities of Germany and allied nations, while also reinforcing Europe’s defense industrial base and ensuring long-term operational readiness of modern air defense systems.