The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has commissioned HENSOLDT to enhance the functional capabilities of the ASUL defence system against unmanned aircraft systems.
ASUL is a modular counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) featuring a scalable mix of active and passive radar systems, electro-optical sensors, and a diverse array of countermeasures, allowing for the real-time detection, classification, and identification of small unmanned aircraft systems, as well as effective counteraction.
Developed by HENSOLDT’s subsidiary, ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, ASUL was delivered to the German Armed Forces in 2022. Since its introduction, ASUL has demonstrated its capabilities across various scenarios, yielding significant operational insights. Leveraging this experience alongside the latest technological advancements, HENSOLDT is set to strategically enhance ASUL to meet the evolving needs of Bundeswehr soldiers.
“For more than ten years now, we have been developing pioneering C-UAS solutions for various operational scenarios in the field of internal and external security as a system integrator”, said Daniela Hildenbrand, Head of Counter-UAS Solutions at HENSOLDT.
“Our scalable multi-sensor, multi-effector solutions enable information, command and control superiority for the operator through our Elysion Mission Core. The system has proven itself many times in the field, including at the 2015 G7 summit in Elmau. The Elysion Mission Core uses powerful, AI-supported algorithms to merge all available data in near real time and offers suitable options for action as reliable decision support for the operators.
“We see ourselves as a pioneer in the field of C-UAS. With innovative sensor technology and our software-driven improvements, we contribute to the greatest possible protection against threats from uncooperative drones as part of a holistic, highly networked air defence system.”
