Rheinmetall Publishes Key Battlesuite Interfaces as Open Source

Digital defence Rheinmetall Publishes Key Battlesuite Interfaces as Open Source

2026-09-11 Source: Press release Rheinmetall AG | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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Rheinmetall is further advancing the digitalisation of modern defence systems by making the central interface specifications of its Battlesuite available as open source for the first time.

Rheinmetall’s Battlesuite provides a modular digital platform for connecting and integrating sensors, hardware and software components.(Source: Rheinmetall AG) — Rheinmetall’s Battlesuite provides a modular digital platform for connecting and integrating sensors, hardware and software components.
(Source: Rheinmetall AG)

The Battlesuite Interface Collection is the result of many years of experience from numerous development and integration projects. These experiences have flowed directly into the design of the interfaces and form the basis for a modern, modular software architecture.

“The Battlesuite provides the software foundation for Rheinmetall’s digitalisation and networking strategy,” says Timo Haas, CEO of the Digital Systems division at Rheinmetall, adding: “Standardised interfaces enable the efficient integration of platforms, sensors, effectors and command and control applications and create the conditions for modular, interoperable and scalable defence systems.”

Battlesuite is a non-proprietary digital platform solution for civilian and military applications. As a manufacturer-independent hub, it seamlessly connects sensors, cameras, drones and hardware. It was designed with both the protection of critical infrastructure in civilian and disaster response contexts and purely civilian use in mind.

With the Interface Collection, Rheinmetall is now providing industry partners, research institutions and customers with defined interface specifications for integration. This enables software solutions to be aligned with the standardised, distributed architecture at an early stage, while interoperable applications can be developed with little integration effort.

Ervin Kolenovic, Head of Battlesuite at Rheinmetall’s Digital Systems division, adds: “With Battlesuite, Rheinmetall is putting the concept of Software-Defined Defence into practice. The Interface Collection simplifies the combination of system components, regardless of the respective manufacturer. It therefore promotes both the reusability of software modules across different programmes and the flexible further development of existing systems. In this way, we shorten development times, reduce integration risks and accelerate the deployment of new capabilities.”

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