On July 4, 2024, the German company Hensoldt secured contracts to support the air defense capabilities of Latvia and Slovenia under the German-led ‘European Sky Shield Initiative’ (ESSI). As part of an order from Diehl Defence worth over 100 million euros, Hensoldt will supply its TRML-4D radars, including maintenance and training packages, to these two countries. These radars will be deployed as part of the IRIS-T SLM air defense system.
Hensoldt has extensive experience with radar systems for air defense and continues to develop technologies in this field. Its portfolio includes the Spexer short-range radar, the Twinvis passive radar, and radars for securing ship and air traffic. Both the TRML-4D and the Spexer radars are part of the German Armed Forces’ NNbS air defense system for close and short-range protection, initiated in January. Additionally, Hensoldt supplies radars for the German Navy’s new frigates and corvettes, airspace surveillance, and approach control at military airfields.
The TRML-4D, part of Hensoldt’s C-band (NATO G-band) radar family, is designed for remote-controlled, ground-based air defense. It is a software-defined sensor system, allowing for future operational flexibility. Its features include high accuracy in the C-band, robust track ranges, and an AESA look-back feature for rapid track initiation and robust weapon support. The system can be deployed and redeployed within 10 minutes, offering survivability in congested combat environments, especially when used with Hensoldt’s Twinvis Passive Radar. It also includes dedicated ECCM features and integrated Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems.