Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Hensoldt have joined forces to equip the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) with electronic warfare (EW) capabilities.
The Israeli and German defense contractors signed an exclusive teaming agreement in Tel Aviv on October 18 to combine Rafael’s Sky Shield airborne electronic warfare (EW) pod with Hensoldt’s Kalaetron Attack technology.
Once developed, the Luftwaffe will use the pod to turn its Eurofighter Typhoon into an electronic attack platform.
“Our companies are experts in airborne electronic warfare and combine the latest technology with battle-proven equipment,” said Thomas Müller, CEO of Hensoldt.
Rafael’s President and CEO, Yoav Har-Even, said: “Our new partnership with Hensoldt is a significant milestone in expanding Rafael’s strategic investments in Germany. This collaboration directly results from Rafael’s strategy to…
