New battlefield radars from THALES

THALES GERMANY Wins Contract for 60 GO12 Short-Range Battlefield Radars for the German Armed Forces

• The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has awarded Thales in Germany a contract to supply 60 short-range battlefield radars (GefFRadar-kRw), including additional equipment, spare parts, and user training.
• The reconnaissance and artillery radar can detect both drones and vehicles within a 360° range.
• The portable GefFRadar-kRw is manufactured in Ditzingen, Baden-Württemberg, and is already in use in 20 countries.
• The expansion of production capacity will enable delivery of the systems as early as 2026.

Ground Surveillance for Highly Mobile Forces

As a tactical infantry radar, the GefFRadar-kRw is specifically designed for highly mobile forces. With a sensor housing of just 28 liters, it can be carried in a backpack by two soldiers. The radar can be deployed in any weather—especially in rain, snow, and fog, when optical sensors such as camera drones can no longer provide usable results.

Expanded Production Capacities

To meet the demand from the armed forces, Thales laid an important foundation as early as 2025 by expanding its production capacities. In addition to expanding its plant in Ditzingen near Stuttgart, THALES stepped up its recruitment efforts early on and is continuously creating new jobs. In 2026, the company plans to hire 300 new employees to support this growth.

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