What ATLAS ELEKTRONIK does

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK, legally TKMS ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH, is the electronics, sensors and combat-systems division of Germany's TKMS (ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems) group, headquartered in Wedel with operating sites in Bremen, Koblenz, Wilhelmshaven and other German locations as well as the UK, Finland, Denmark, the US, Canada, Australia, the UAE, India and Thailand. Founded in 1902, the company provides sonar, hydroacoustics, command-and-control, naval communications and weapons systems covering the full spectrum from individual components to complete integrated packages for submarines, surface vessels and unmanned platforms.

The product portfolio spans six domains. Submarine Systems include the CSU 100 compact sonar and ISUS 100 integrated sensor underwater system. Mine Warfare Systems cover the Hull-Mounted Minehunting Sonar HMS-12M, IMCMS, MCM TOOLBOX, SeaCat MK1 hybrid AUV and SeaFox expendable mine identification and disposal system. Uncrewed Naval Systems feature the ARCIMS uncrewed surface vessel and SEA Class modular workboats. Anti-Submarine Systems include the ACTAS variable-depth sonar, AMACS modular ASW combat suite, ASO 7x3 hull-mounted sonar, ATLAS TAS passive towed array, and SEASENSE. Naval Weapons comprise the SeaHake mod4 heavyweight torpedo and SeaSpider anti-torpedo torpedo. Communications includes HF Radio Series 3003, Integrated Communication Systems, SEICAM 7000, TRITON multifunctional antenna, and system support products. Notably, the company also delivered the BlueWhale large AUV with integrated ASW towed sonar to the German Navy in February 2026 under Kurs Marine 2035+.

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK generates revenue through direct enterprise sales of hardware platforms, sensors and weapons to government navies, supplemented by system integration, training systems (including the ViSTIS virtual ship trainer) and lifecycle support services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company serves 40+ navies worldwide, with named end-customers including the German Navy, Royal Netherlands Navy, Indian Navy, the SWORD/EU naval forces consortium, and Gulf naval forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales to defense ministries and naval procurement authorities, supplemented by consortium leadership on EU Defense Fund projects and teaming agreements such as the VEM Technologies arrangement for Indian torpedo production.

Name

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK

Legal name

TKMS ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH

Website

https://atlas-elektronik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK, a subsidiary of Germany's TKMS, designs and manufactures naval electronics, sonar, hydroacoustics, command-and-control, communications, torpedoes and uncrewed naval systems, serving 40+ government navies globally with platform-independent sensor-to-shooter solutions for submarines and surface vessels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Naval Defense Electronics and Sensor Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Naval Sensors & Sonar Systems (IMABAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Torpedoes & Undersea Weapons (IMABAHAF), Submarine Combat Systems & Sonar Manufacturing (CMS, Sensors, EW) (IMAJAOAH), Naval C4ISR, Communications & Electronic Warfare (IMABAKAE), Naval Weapons & Launch Systems (Guns, VLS, Torpedoes) (IMABAKAC)

Keywords

• Naval sonar systems
• Anti-submarine warfare
• Heavyweight naval torpedoes
• Mine countermeasures systems
• Uncrewed underwater vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Naval Defense Systems Sales: Direct sales of complete naval defense systems including submarines, surface vessels, torpedoes, sonar systems, and uncrewed vehicles to government navies worldwide
2. Defense Program Contracts: Revenue from major defense contracts including submarine programs, naval modernization projects, and EU defense fund projects such as the SWORD anti-submarine warfare program
3. System Integration and Support Services: Professional services including system integration, training systems, virtual ship simulators, and ongoing technical support for naval platforms

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK designs, manufactures, and integrates naval electronics, sonar and hydroacoustic sensor systems, anti-submarine warfare combat suites, mine countermeasures, heavyweight torpedoes, uncrewed surface and underwater vehicles, naval communications, and command & control systems for submarines and surface vessels. Its portfolio covers individual components through to complete sensor-to-shooter solutions delivered to 40+ navies and defense ministries worldwide.

Product overview

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK provides a comprehensive portfolio of naval electronics, sensors, and systems organized across three core domains: Maritime Awareness (sonar and sensor technologies for underwater detection and tracking), Networked Operations (command & control, communications, and autonomous systems integration), and Dynamic Forces (torpedoes, anti-torpedoes, and uncrewed systems). The portfolio includes submarine systems (CSU 100, ISUS 100), mine warfare systems (IMCMS, MCM TOOLBOX, SeaCat MK1, SeaFox), uncrewed naval systems (ARCIMS USV, SEA Class workboats), anti-submarine systems (ACTAS, AMACS, ASO 7x3, ATLAS TAS, SEASENSE, SeaSpider), naval weapons (SeaHake mod4 torpedo), and communication systems (HF Radio Series 3003, ICS, SEICAM 7000, TRITON). The company serves 40+ navies globally with platform and OEM-independent solutions spanning individual components to complete integrated system packages for submarines, surface vessels, and multi-domain uncrewed operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ViSTIS: Virtual Ship Training & Information System - a TKMS Brand for training and information systems for surface vessels and submarines.
• ARCIMS
• SEA Class
• SeaHake
• SeaFox
• SeaCat MK1
• SeaSpider
• ISUS 100
• CSU 100
• ACTAS
• AMACS
• SEASENSE

Products and services

• CSU 100 (Compact Sonar Underwater) Compact submarine sonar system for underwater detection, classification, and surveillance, supplied to navy submarine programs.
• ISUS 100 (Integrated Sensor Underwater System) Integrated sensor system for comprehensive underwater situational awareness on submarines, combining multiple sonar and sensor inputs.
• HMS-12M (Hull-Mounted Minehunting Sonar) Hull-mounted sonar system for detecting and classifying mines during ship- and vessel-based minehunting operations.
• IMCMS (Integrated Mine Counter Measures System) Comprehensive mine countermeasure system integrating multiple sensors and effectors for autonomous mine detection and neutralization missions.
• MCM TOOLBOX Modular mine countermeasure solution offering flexible configurations of sensors and unmanned platforms for varied operational requirements.
• ARCIMS (Uncrewed Surface Vessel) Uncrewed surface vessel providing multi-mission naval capabilities including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, electronic warfare, and surveillance.
• SEA Class (Modular Workboats) Mid-size 10–20m uncrewed modular surface vessels designed as cost-effective force multipliers for ASW, surface warfare, and surveillance missions.
• SeaCat MK1 (Hybrid Autonomous Underwater Vehicle System) Hybrid autonomous underwater vehicle combining mine countermeasure capabilities with extended autonomous navigation for mine countermeasures operations.
• SeaFox (Mine Identification and Disposal System) Expendable autonomous mine identification and disposal system used for safe neutralization of detected naval mines.
• ACTAS (Variable Depth Sonar) Variable depth sonar system providing flexible detection depth and anti-submarine warfare capabilities for surface combatants.
• AMACS (ATLAS Modular ASW Combat Suite) Modular anti-submarine warfare combat suite integrating multiple sensors and weapons into a single configurable ASW mission system.
• ASO 7x3 (Active Hull-Mounted Sonar System) Active hull-mounted sonar system providing underwater target detection and tracking for naval surface combatants.
• ATLAS TAS (Passive Towed Array Sonar) Passive towed array sonar providing covert detection of underwater threats without active emissions.
• SEASENSE Anti-Submarine Warfare System Integrated anti-submarine warfare system for surface vessels (such as MEKO frigates) providing comprehensive submarine detection and tracking.
• SeaHake mod4 (Heavyweight Torpedo) Heavyweight torpedo providing offensive anti-surface and anti-submarine strike capabilities from submarines and surface vessels.
• SeaSpider (Anti-Torpedo Torpedo) Countermeasure torpedo system designed to intercept and neutralize incoming torpedo threats to naval platforms.
• HF Radio Series 3003 Proven HF radio system providing backbone communications capability for naval surface and submarine platforms.
• ICS (Integrated Communication Systems) Integrated communications solution combining multiple radio and data links into a unified naval communications architecture.
• SEICAM 7000 (Integrated Communication Systems) Advanced integrated communication system designed for naval vessel command and control operations.
• TRITON (Multifunctional Antenna System) Multifunctional antenna system integrating multiple communications and sensor functions for naval platforms.
• System Support Products Interface products that connect ATLAS ELEKTRONIK naval systems to operational requirements and platform integration needs.
• System Integration, Training, and Lifecycle Support Services Professional services including system integration, training systems, virtual ship simulators (ViSTIS), and ongoing technical support for naval platforms.
• BlueWhale Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (TKMS ATLAS ELEKTRONIK integrated towed sonar) Large autonomous underwater vehicle for naval reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare, and detection of hybrid threats, into which ATLAS ELEKTRONIK integrated its advanced anti-submarine warfare towed sonar, delivered to the German Navy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record order backlog of €18.2 billion representing 55% increase
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature17 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Naval GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Naval Group developed the F21 heavyweight torpedo with contributions from Thales and Atlas Elektronik. The torpedo has been selected by the Netherlands for its Orka-class submarines, deepening defense cooperation between the Netherlands and France while aligning Dutch submarine operations with French Navy and NATO/EU frameworks.
• TKMS ATLAS ELEKTRONIK (Consortium Leader)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2026TKMS ATLAS ELEKTRONIK leads the SWORD anti-submarine warfare program, a 36-month European Defense Fund initiative. The program develops an integrated sensor-to-shooter functional chain for detecting and neutralizing submerged threats, integrating Schiebel's S-300 drone as the airborne platform.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026IAI and TKMS delivered the BlueWhale large autonomous underwater vehicle to the German Navy as part of Germany's 'Kurs Marine 2035+' program. TKMS's ATLAS ELEKTRONIK segment integrated advanced anti-submarine warfare towed sonar into the system. The BlueWhale is designed for reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare, and detection of hybrid threats.
• VEM TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025VEM Technologies signed a teaming agreement with TKMS (via Atlas Elektronik) in September 2025 to produce heavyweight torpedoes for the Indian Navy. The project involves transfer of torpedo technology and manufacturing in Hyderabad, with future export opportunities under the Make-in-India initiative.
• ThalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThales supplies technology for Strait of Hormuz mine-clearing operations alongside Atlas Elektronik. Companies including Thales, Atlas Elektronik, SRT Marine, Uforce, Textron Systems, and Raytheon are supplying technology for uncrewed mine-clearing systems in the Strait of Hormuz.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ultra Electronics: Ultra Electronics (now part of Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions under Advent International) supplies sonar systems, acoustic sensors, and ASW processing for submarines and surface ships. It is a focused UK-based peer in the same sonar/undersea warfare niche as ATLAS ELEKTRONIK.
• Leonardo: Leonardo's Naval & Defense division produces sonar systems (Active and Passive), heavy and lightweight torpedoes (Black Shark, White Shark), unmanned underwater vehicles, and integrated combat management systems. It directly competes with ATLAS in sonar, torpedoes, and uncrewed naval systems across Italian and export markets.
• Thales: Thales is a direct peer through its Underwater Systems business, which produces sonar arrays, combat management systems, and unmanned maritime systems. Thales competes head-to-head with ATLAS ELEKTRONIK in ASW suites, sonar, and naval communications across European and export markets.
• Naval Group: Naval Group is a French submarine and naval shipbuilder that produces the F21 heavyweight torpedo (in partnership with Thales and Atlas Elektronik) and integrates ASW suites into its submarine and surface platforms. It is both a partner on torpedo development and a competing prime on integrated naval platforms.
• Saab: Saab's Naval domain develops sonars, ASW combat systems, surface-ship and submarine combat management, and unmanned underwater systems. Saab competes directly with ATLAS in the heavyweight torpedo (SeaHake vs. Torpedo 47/Tp47), variable-depth sonar, and integrated ASW combat suite markets globally.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris's Maritime Sector provides sonar systems (towed, hull-mounted, dipping), acoustic sensors, undersea warfare solutions, and ASW processing. It is a major US peer competing with ATLAS in NATO sonar procurement and US/NATO uncrewed undersea vehicle programs.
• Kongsberg Gruppen: Kongsberg's Defence & Aerospace division supplies naval combat systems, sonars, unmanned underwater vehicles (HUGIN AUV family), and torpedo handling systems. Kongsberg overlaps directly with ATLAS in submarine sonar, AUV-based MCM, and integrated naval combat systems for European and allied navies.

Broad incumbents

• BAE Systems: BAE Systems' Maritime & Land UK division builds submarines (Astute class), surface combatants, and supplies combat systems and naval sensors. As a broader incumbent with integrated platform delivery, BAE competes with ATLAS for ASW combat system content on Royal Navy and export programs.
• HENSOLDT: HENSOLDT is a German-listed defense electronics specialist in sensors, radar, electronic warfare, and naval communications. As a fellow German-headquartered sensor house, it competes with ATLAS ELEKTRONIK across naval electronics, EW, and integrated sensor suites.
• Raytheon (RTX): Raytheon's Naval Power business produces surface-ship and submarine sonar arrays, torpedoes (Mk 48), and undersea warfare systems for the US Navy and select allies. As a US incumbent with deep sonar and torpedo franchises, it overlaps with ATLAS in NATO ASW competitions and uncrewed mine countermeasures programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

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