Hensoldt eyes laser-based countermeasures with Fraunhofer tie-up
Robust laser applications are being developed for self-protection and reconnaissance systems.
Hensoldt announced on 25 January that it is working with German technology research institute Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation, to develop ‘future-proof, robust and powerful’ lasers for self-protection systems on land vehicles and reconnaissance applications.
Integration of the first laser demonstrator in IR countermeasures is planned for 2021. Dr Oliver Rudow, programme manager for land vehicle self-protection at Hensoldt, said that ‘we are in promising dialogue for two others’.
He added: ‘With laser technology, we are advancing into a new wavelength range and higher power classes, which will enable us to develop various applications and novel products in the land, sea and air sectors.’
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