German Hensoldt defense electronics firm has secured the €340 million contract to deliver the TRML-4D and Spexer 2000 Mk 3 radars to support Ukraine's air defense needs. While the exact number of systems remains undisclosed, the deal represents a significant reinforcement of Ukraine's radar and early-warning capabilities amid continued russian missile and drone attacks.
Hensoldt has confirmed that its radar systems are already operational in Ukraine, playing a role in protecting civilian infrastructure and urban areas. The newly ordered radars will further enhance the Ukrainian military's ability to detect, track, and respond to airborne threats across the country.
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The TRML-4D radar is already well-known in Ukraine's air defense architecture as a core component of the IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missile system. It provides 3D tracking for up to 1,500 targets simultaneously at distances of up to 250 kilometers. Its proven battlefield utility has made it a recurring choice for bolstering Ukraine's layered defense network.
More notable in this announcement is the inclusion of the Spexer 2000 Mk 3, a radar system not previously reported in the context of Ukrainian deliveries. It is typically used in Germany's Skyranger 30 short-range air defense system, developed by Rheinmetall. However, the radar itself can be used independently, making it a flexible option for mobile air surveillance.
The Spexer 2000 Mk 3 is an X-band pulse-Doppler radar featuring automatic spectral target classification. Its mobility and precision make it especially effective for detecting and classifying small and fast-moving aerial threats, notably kamikaze drones and low-flying UAVs, which have become a major component of russian attacks.
Despite the radar's usual pairing with advanced anti-aircraft guns or missile platforms, the delivery of the Spexer radars does not necessarily indicate a full Skyranger system transfer. Instead, these radars can be mounted on a variety of vehicles or used as stand-alone detection assets in mobile or fixed air surveillance units.
Overall, this radar package from Hensoldt reflects both NATO countries' continued support for Ukraine and Ukraine's focus on modernizing its air surveillance grid. As drone warfare and long-range missile threats persist, enhancing situational awareness through such high-end radar systems is a vital step in defending both front-line and civilian targets.
As Defense Express previously reported, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal has shared the results of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, known as the Ramstein group, held on July 21. The high-level gathering, co-hosted by British Defense Secretary John Healey and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, brought together representatives from 52 countries and organizations in a collective effort to coordinate military support for Ukraine.
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