German company Hensoldt is increasing production of TRML-4D radars to 30 units per year. This was announced by the company's CEO Oliver Dörre during a conference call with analysts.
This means about 2.5 radars per month. However, if long-term demand for these radars grows, the company may manufacture or assemble TRML-4D with partners. This was reported by Hartpunkt.
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From Defense Express we would like to add that Europe is actively militarizing, expanding its armies and developing its own air defense systems. As Dörre noted, TRML-4D could reach a $2 billion market in Europe.
In response to the Trump administration's policies, Europe is seeking to arm itself with locally produced weapons to reduce dependence on foreign supplies. The TRML-4D radar is ideal for this role, so production volumes are expected to grow in the coming years.
In 2024, Hensoldt received over €1 billion in orders for TRML-4D within six months, including from Ukraine.
As Dörre notes, between 40 and 60 units would be needed to cover the whole of Germany with TRML-4D radars. It is possible to calculate the number of radars required to cover Ukraine's entire territory.
Based on these figures, Ukraine would need between 70 and 100 TRML-4D units, which is a significant number. However, these figures are rough estimates and the actual number could vary depending on many factors.
It should be noted that TRML-4D is currently used in Ukraine as part of the IRIS-T air defense system, and the first such radar was delivered to Ukraine back in October 2022. Reports on social media claimed that IRIS-T in Ukraine intercepted a ballistic missile, leading Germany to check if this was possible.
TRML-4D is currently one of the most advanced radars in the world. It is capable of tracking up to 1,500 targets within a radius of up to 250 km. The system can track missiles, drones, aircraft, and helicopters.
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