HENSOLDT

Customer Case - Hensoldt

Micropol & HENSOLDT – Cutting-Edge Fiber Optic Solutions for Next-Generation Radar Systems

German defence company HENSOLDT has decades of experience with radar systems for air defence and actively drives the further development of key technologies in this field. Micropol Fiberoptic have together with HENSOLDT developed the fiber optic connectors and cables for one of their most advanced radar systems, TRML-4D.

TRML-4D Radar uses the latest Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar technology with multiple digitally shaped beams. It is capable of detecting, tracking, and classifying various types of aerial targets, with a focus on small, fast, low-flying, and/or maneuvering cruise missiles, aircraft, and helicopters. It ensures the rapid detection and tracking of about 1,500 targets in a radius of up to 250 km.

Micropol has been involved in the TRML-4D project for years. The fiberoptics provided by Micropol serve as the tactical backbone in the TRML-4D system, allowing the radar to send huge amounts of data through its fiber cables to its connected air defence systems, e.g., IRIS-T SLM or other air defence systems.

The TRML-4D radar is equipped with Micropols FALCON expanded beam connectors designed to cope with the harshest environments. They have low signal attenuation at < 1,2 dB guaranteeing long cable lengths between the different parts of the air defence systems, which is crucial to the safety of the operators of the air defence system.

For the deployment of the fiber optic cables HENSOLDT uses Micropols Tactical Backpack. The backpack allows for quick deployment and rewinding of the heavy-duty fiber optic cable.

About HENSOLDT

HENSOLDT is a leading defence company with a global reach. HENSOLDT develops innovative and customer-specific solutions in the fields of radar, electronic warfare, avionics, and optronics. As a technology leader, they expand their portfolio continuously to combat a wide range of threats.

In 2023, HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of 1.85 billion euros. Following the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs around 8,500 people. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.