HENSOLDT and TYTAN Technologies have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Germany’s and Europe’s counter-drone defense capabilities. The collaboration focuses on combining sensor fusion, command-and-control software, and kinetic interception technologies into a unified counter-UAS operational system.
The joint solution will integrate TYTAN’s interceptor drone platform with HENSOLDT’s Elysion Mission Core, a digital command-and-control environment designed to aggregate and analyze data from multiple detection sources. These include radar systems, electro-optical and infrared cameras, radio-frequency sensors capable of identifying drone control links, and acoustic detectors that recognize UAV signatures.
TYTAN’s interceptor drone is optimized for high-speed autonomous engagement, launching within seconds of threat detection and closing in on targets using computer vision-enabled guidance. The system neutralizes hostile drones through direct collision, eliminating the need for onboard explosives. With a top speed exceeding 250 km/h, a range beyond 15 km, and a lightweight design of roughly 5 kg, the interceptor offers a rapid and scalable response option.
Integration and manufacturing activities will be carried out in Bavaria, reinforcing Germany’s defense industrial base. In addition to counter-drone interception, the partnership encompasses comprehensive protection of critical infrastructure, including surveillance coordination, threat evaluation, and rapid response planning in cooperation with regional and federal authorities. The companies also plan to support NATO-aligned air defense efforts and broader European initiatives aimed at enhancing operational resilience, including assistance for Ukraine.
