“The installation of the first long-range sensor at the Naval Technical School in Parow is an important step in the project,” said Markus Rothmaier, Head of Naval & Ground Radars at Hensoldt. “The radars offer maximum performance in airspace surveillance. It is one of the most powerful radar systems ever procured in Germany. It can be used not only on ships but also on land.”
The project to supply three TRS-4D LR long-range radars for F124 frigates and one system for Parow began in 2021. To achieve this, Hensoldt entered into a strategic cooperation with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) subsidiary ELTA Systems Ltd, whose advanced technology plays a key role in the programme.
These S-band radars will provide the German Armed Forces with ballistic missile defence capabilities for the first time. The collaboration with IAI ensures that the systems meet the demanding requirements for high-performance airspace surveillance and maritime defence operations.
Beyond the naval project, Hensoldt has also secured the contract for the modernisation of land-based airspace surveillance in the Hughes Air Defence Radar Successor (HADR NF) programme. The TRS-4D LR radar systems used here, also developed in cooperation with IAI subsidiary ELTA, are largely identical in design, offering logistical and operational advantages for long-term system maintenance.
In both projects, Hensoldt acts as contractor and produces the transmitter and receiver modules in Germany, ensuring local supply of critical components. The cooperation with IAI underpins a cost-effective approach to future developments that can be applied across naval and air force systems.
