HENSOLDT equips LUCHS 2 with CERETRON mission system

Land Systems HENSOLDT secures major contract to equip LUCHS 2 with CERETRON mission system and multispectral sensors

2025-11-27 Source: Press release 2 min Reading Time

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HENSOLDT has received a high three-digit million-euro order from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) to equip the Bundeswehr’s new LUCHS 2 Next Generation reconnaissance vehicle with multispectral sensors and the CERETRON mission system. Covering development, pre-series models and two production batches through 2032, the programme includes equipment for 274 vehicles and provides long-term logistics and system support.

At the signing of the contract: Back row, from left: Oliver Dörre (CEO of HENSOLDT), Antonio Bueno (President of General Dynamics European Land Systems). Front row, from left: Dr Thomas Kauffmann (Managing Director of General Dynamics European Land Systems Deutschland GmbH and Vice President GDELS International Business & Services), Christina Canitz (Head of Optronics Division at HENSOLDT) and Mathias Laich (Head of ISTAR at HENSOLDT)(Source: HENSOLDT AG) — At the signing of the contract: Back row, from left: Oliver Dörre (CEO of HENSOLDT), Antonio Bueno (President of General Dynamics European Land Systems). Front row, from left: Dr Thomas Kauffmann (Managing Director of General Dynamics European Land Systems Deutschland GmbH and Vice President GDELS International Business & Services), Christina Canitz (Head of Optronics Division at HENSOLDT) and Mathias Laich (Head of ISTAR at HENSOLDT)
(Source: HENSOLDT AG)

Central to the LUCHS 2 configuration is CERETRON, HENSOLDT’s mission system designed for real-time data processing across heterogeneous sensor inputs. The system fuses thermal imaging, daylight cameras, laser rangefinding, optional SWIR channels, and additional ISR components into a unified tactical picture. AI-assisted image processing supports automatic detection, identification and tracking of objects and personnel.CERETRON’s NGVA-compliant, software-defined architecture enables capabilities to be upgraded throughout the programme’s life cycle without altering vehicle hardware. Additional sensors can be integrated as required, while automated information prioritisation reduces cognitive load for the crew and distributes situational data across all vehicle workstations.

Integrated sensor suite for extended reconnaissance

LUCHS 2 will incorporate a broad set of HENSOLDT sensors:BAA IV provides long-range imaging via combined thermal/daylight optics with laser rangefinding and optional SWIR integration for degraded environments such as fog or heavy rain.SETAS, the see-through-armour system, offers continuous 360-degree visibility by day and night while allowing the crew to remain protected inside the vehicle. The system enables early threat detection during movement and static operations.Additional components include a radio direction finder, laser warning system and acoustic sensors that contribute to threat alerting and partial localisation.According to Christina Canitz, Head of the Optronics Division, the combined sensor suite is designed to maintain situational awareness under all operational conditions and provide reconnaissance units with a measurable increase in decision quality and reaction speed.

Connection to multi-domain architectures

CERETRON is designed for seamless integration into HENSOLDT’s MDOcore software suite. This enables data transfer into higher-echelon networks and supports coordinated multi-domain operations across land, air, sea, cyber and space. MDOcore acts as a software-centric integration framework that links sensors, effectors and cognitive systems into future networked defence architectures.

Long-term industrial programme

The order represents the largest single contract for this capability area in HENSOLDT’s history. It includes training, documentation, spare parts supply and long-term system support, underpinning the Bundeswehr’s move towards software-defined, upgradeable ground systems.

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