Hensoldt has landed a significant high-value contract from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) to supply advanced sensor suites for Germany’s upcoming Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicles. Valued in the high hundreds of millions of euros, the agreement spans until 2032 and includes early prototypes as well as two production batches. The first production run alone will equip 274 vehicles, with options for additional units as the program evolves.
The package covers mission systems, spare parts, technical documentation, comprehensive training for operators, and long-term sustainment support. GDELS was awarded the wider 3-billion-euro Luchs 2 contract in 2023, with deliveries scheduled between 2029 and 2032 as Germany moves to upgrade its reconnaissance fleet with more advanced sensing and data fusion technologies.
The centerpiece of Hensoldt’s offering is its Ceretron mission system, which consolidates data from multiple onboard sensors—including optical cameras, thermal imagers, and optional short-wave infrared modules—into a single, real-time tactical display. The system employs AI-based image analysis to identify, track, and monitor potential threats, improving both situational awareness and decision-making for reconnaissance teams.
Ceretron is designed to work seamlessly with Hensoldt’s BAA IV long-range surveillance system, providing reliable observation in all environmental conditions, as well as the SETAS “see-through armor” suite, which gives crews an unobstructed 360-degree view from inside the armored vehicle. It can also incorporate additional sensory components such as radio direction-finding, laser detection, and acoustic sensors. Through integration with Hensoldt’s MDOcore software suite, Ceretron enables multi-domain data sharing across land, air, sea, cyber, and space assets, supporting Germany’s shift toward fully integrated battlefield operations.
