HENDSOLDT to deliver six TRML-4D air defense radars to Ukraine

German sensor specialist HENSOLDT, is to supply a further six TRML-4D high-performance radars to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense.

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As part of an order worth more than 100 million euros, the radars will be delivered in the second half of the year after training of the Ukrainian operators. HENSOLDT already has several TRML-4D radars under contract for Ukraine as part of the IRIS-T SLM air defense system.

Thomas Müller, CEO of HENSOLDT, said: «We are pleased to support Ukraine with six additional TRML-4D radars, which will further strengthen Ukraine’s air surveillance and air defence sensor network. The information from the TRML-4D feeds into Ukraine’s national air situation picture, protecting Ukrainian citizens. We are proud to be able to deliver this much-needed equipment at short notice.»

TRML-4D radar capabilities

TRML-4D is a C-band (NATO G-band) radar that uses the latest gallium nitride (GaN) solid-state, digitally formed multiple beamformed AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar technology. The TRML-4D is designed for short- to long-range ground-to-air detection and weapon targeting. It is capable of detecting, tracking and classifying various types of airborne targets, such as airplanes, helicopters, small aircraft and cruise missiles. It ensures rapid detection and tracking of about 1,500 targets within a radius of up to 250 km.

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Features

• Instrumented range: 250 km
• Azimuth coverage: 360° (rotating), 100° (fixed)
• Target detection capability of 0.01 m² RCS
• Capacity of 1500 targets 3D tracking
• Track range performance: fighter aircraft  > 120 km , supersonic missile > 60 km
• Track update rate: < 1 s
• MTTR: < 0.5 hrs
• Highly mobile, set-up and de-camp within 10 minutes