HENSOLDT joins quantum computing initiative to revolutionise radar remote sensing

HENSOLDT is partnering with the Microwaves and Radar Institute of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the innovative start-up Tensor AI Solutions GmbH. The DLR Quantum Computing Initiative is supported by funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, underlining the strategic importance of this research.

Radar remote sensing uses radio waves to analyse objects and terrains from a distance, playing a critical role in defence and other industries. In rapidly changing battlefield conditions, conventional computing struggles to manage complex, dynamic multi-sensor systems in real time. Quantum computers, however, hold the potential to solve such challenges, revolutionising radar resource management.

HENSOLDT’s participation in the QUA-SAR project aligns with its broader focus on quantum technologies, a key area of innovation for the company since early 2024. This effort aims to strengthen the firm’s capabilities in the digitisation and networking of sensors.

“We are doing pioneering work in the area of software-defined defence,” stated HENSOLDT CEO Oliver Dörre. “Quantum computing is a critical future technology that we must address. The QUA-SAR project provides a fantastic opportunity to advance this area and reinforce our leadership in cutting-edge sensor solutions.”