As a proudly South African entity within the global HENSOLDT Group, AAD provides a platform to demonstrate HENSOLDT South Africa’s ability to translate local innovation into solutions for the world’s evolving defence and security needs.

HENSOLDT, a leader in defence and security electronics, is set to showcase its latest solutions at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo from 18 to 22 September 2024, at the Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria. The company will present its advanced portfolio of sensor technologies to more than 50,000 visitors expected to attend the event.

HENSOLDT will present its latest spectrum dominance, optronics and radar technologies, highlighting the company’s local design and manufacturing capabilities. With solutions exported to over 45 countries, AAD provides a strategic platform to demonstrate HENSOLDT South Africa’s global presence while showcasing its commitment to South Africa as a home country.

This year, HENSOLDT will introduce several key products at AAD, including the highly anticipated ARGOS-15 airborne imaging system, which marks a significant advancement in multispectral sensor technology. Building on the renowned success of the ARGOS-II, deployed on over 30 platforms worldwide, the new-generation ARGOS-15 represents a leap forward in electro-optical solutions for modern defence applications. With its lightweight design, cutting-edge thermal imaging, low-light and SWIR cameras, and advanced image fusion capabilities, the ARGOS-15 offers unmatched situational awareness in diverse operational environments.

Other highlights include the new COMINT automation engine, Bushbaby 200 electro-optical system for land-based surveillance, laser rangefinders for reconnaissance and target acquisition, and a preview of the new DL-6000 datalink. These products demonstrate HENSOLDT’s ability to provide best-in-class solutions for land, sea and air platforms, ensuring mission success and enhancing battlefield digitisation.

With over 60 locally-developed products and a legacy of more than 50 years in South Africa, HENSOLDT South Africa is a proudly local company, forming part of the global HENSOLDT Group. The company employs almost 800 people in South Africa, producing defence and security solutions that are exported worldwide. This year, HENSOLDT's presence at AAD is centred around the theme "proudly South African innovation," coinciding with the country’s Heritage Month. The company celebrates the diversity and creativity of its workforce, recognising that diversity fuels creativity.

"AAD provides a platform to demonstrate how we translate local innovation into solutions that address the world’s evolving defence and security needs. At HENSOLDT South Africa, we are proud to showcase our solutions that not only meet the highest global standards but also contribute significantly to South Africa’s defence industry and economy," says Rynier van der Watt, Managing Director of HENSOLDT South Africa. Leveraging South Africa’s highly skilled engineering sector, HENSOLDT is at the forefront of developing high-tech products for the global defence and security market.

HENSOLDT South Africa's local expertise, combined with its strategic location, enables the company to offer products and services with significant logistical and strategic advantages in the African and international markets. The company’s export capabilities enhance its accessibility to a broad market, enabling collaboration and trade with a variety of countries.

In addition to its main stand, HENSOLDT will host a Youth Development Programme (YDP) stand in hangar 7, dedicated to raising awareness about careers in the defence industry and promoting STEM education. The YDP team will host interactive activities for approximately 12,000 school learners, aiming to inspire the next generation of engineers, innovators and leaders in defence technology.