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Rheinmetall, Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar into Skymaster air defense system in German Air Force trial

PUBT·08/19/2026 08:56:22
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Rheinmetall, Hensoldt integrate Twinvis passive radar into Skymaster air defense system in German Air Force trial
  • Rheinmetall Air Defence partnered with Hensoldt to integrate Twinvis passive radar into the Skymaster command and weapon engagement system.
  • Integration was demonstrated during the German Air Force Timber Express 2026 exercise, supporting Skymaster’s direction of a Skynex air-defense battery.
  • Trial fused passive radar data into NATO Link 16 to generate a common air picture under realistic networking conditions.
  • Program strengthens a low-emission surveillance approach, improving resilience and survivability for networked air defense operations.
  • Results set a basis for future integration into stationary Skynex systems, mobile Skyranger solutions, and counter-UAS products such as Skyspotter.


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