In a significant stride toward enhancing maritime security, HENSOLDT is dedicating efforts to evolve its "Kalaetron Attack" jamming system. Tailored for deployment on naval vessels, this fully digital system has showcased remarkable effectiveness in neutralizing air defense radars through rigorous test campaigns.
The Kalaetron Attack jamming system stands as a pivotal component within HENSOLDT's comprehensive 'Kalaetron' product family, recognized for its applications in self-protection and signal intelligence systems within the German Armed Forces. Leveraging advanced technology, this system integrates elements of artificial intelligence with a fully digitized, broadband sensor, and an electronically controllable jammer.
A notable feature of the system is its proven capability to swiftly detect and counter a broad spectrum of threats with pinpoint accuracy. This is particularly crucial in addressing challenges posed by radar-guided weapons, posing significant threats to naval vessels at sea and in various operational environments on land and in the air.
Highlighting its commitment to advancing maritime security, HENSOLDT collaborates with RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, based in Haifa, Israel. The partnership aims to offer a tailored electronic countermeasures (ECM) system for naval vessels in Germany, drawing on the strengths of the Digital Shark ECM system and the decoy system (C-GEM), provided by RAFAEL.
Roland Castor, Head of Airborne Electronic Warfare at HENSOLDT, emphasizes the critical role of the Kalaetron Attack jamming system in addressing the capability gap in the self-protection of naval ships. Leveraging knowledge gained from extensive land and airborne tests, HENSOLDT is poised to deliver a comprehensive electronic protection capability for naval vessels.
Beyond its immediate applications, the Kalaetron Attack jamming system underscores HENSOLDT's commitment to driving innovation in the European defense industry. Headquartered in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company is recognized as a technology leader, continually expanding its portfolio with a focus on defense electronics, optronics, and pioneering approaches to data management, robotics, and cyber security.
With a workforce of over 6,500 employees, HENSOLDT achieved a remarkable turnover of 1.7 billion euros in 2022. The company's dedication to excellence is further underscored by its listing in the MDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
As HENSOLDT advances maritime security with the Kalaetron Attack jamming system, it not only addresses immediate threats but also contributes to the broader landscape of defense technology, solidifying its position as a leader in defense and security solutions.