HENSOLDT NEXEYA FRANCE

What HENSOLDT NEXEYA FRANCE does

HENSOLDT Nexeya France SAS is a French defence electronics and mission-critical systems subsidiary of HENSOLDT AG (Frankfurt-listed MDAX company), headquartered in Toulouse with 750 employees across 12 industrial and proximity customer sites in France. The company is one of two principal French legal entities in the HENSOLDT Group (alongside HENSOLDT France SAS) and is a member of the French DITB (Defence Industry Trust). Its portfolio covers four interlocking capability areas: simulation and system integration (ALYSA platform, Functional Integration Bench for Airbus), tactical communications and cybersecurity (cryptographic computers including mode 5 units for the Dassault Rafale, for which it is the only French provider), mission management (Argosia, Lyncea), and critical electronic equipment and services including power conversion (CONVERGY range) and MRO supporting defence and energy customers. Core technologies span radar (TRML-4D), optronics (ATTICA, PERI RTWL, SETAS, WAO Digital), self-protection systems (CAIRAS, AMPS, MILDS, ALTAS, MUSS 2.0), and the MDOcore software suite for multi-domain operations with AI-supported sensor fusion and LLM-based natural language querying.

The business operates a project-based B2G/B2B model with multi-year development and delivery cycles. Customers are French and European defence ministries and prime contractors (French Ministry of Defence, Dassault, MBDA, Nexter, Airbus, German Bundeswehr via HADR NF) as well as emerging sovereign-AI defence partners (Helsing for the CA-1 Europa autonomous combat aircraft) and civil aerospace/energy operators (Airbus civil aircraft programmes including ZEROe hydrogen demonstrator, French nuclear power operators). Revenue mechanics combine one-time programme licensing/procurement for defence electronics and sensor systems with ongoing professional services for MRO and system integration. Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise field sales with no consumer channel; marketing leverages industry events (Euronaval), corporate content, and recruitment campaigns. Strategic positioning centres on being the only French source of mode 5 military cryptographic computers, NATO-certified IFF (AIMS 17-1000, STANAG 4193 Ed. 3), and a sovereign European combat architecture anchored by MDOcore and partnerships with Helsing (AI) and Schwarz Digits (sovereign cloud via STACKIT).

Name

HENSOLDT NEXEYA FRANCE

Legal name

HENSOLDT Nexeya France SAS

Website

https://hensoldt.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HENSOLDT Nexeya France is a Toulouse-based defence electronics subsidiary of HENSOLDT AG that designs mission management systems, cryptographic computers, IFF equipment, simulation platforms and power conversion solutions for the French MoD, Dassault, MBDA, Nexter, Airbus and other European defence and aerospace primes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defence Electronics

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

IFF/Identification, Beaconing & Cooperative Surveillance Systems (IMABAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB), Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

Keywords

• Defence electronics manufacturing
• Mission management systems
• Simulation integration platforms
• Power conversion systems
• Identification friend foe equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defence Electronics and Sensor Systems: Sale of proprietary sensor solutions including radar, optronics, IFF equipment, cryptographic computers, self-protection systems to defence ministries and prime contractors. Primarily project-based with multi-year development and delivery cycles.
2. Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO): Services for extending lifespan of critical infrastructure, systems and equipment in defence and energy sectors. Ongoing support contracts for military platforms and nuclear power plant safety equipment.
3. System Integration and Simulation: Testing and simulation solutions for civil aircraft manufacturer (Airbus) and defence programs. ALYSA integration benches and simulation platforms for programme development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HENSOLDT Nexeya France designs, develops, manufactures, and integrates critical electronic systems for defence and security, including mission management systems (Argosia, Lyncea), cryptographic computers (QRTKxNG), IFF interrogators (MSR1000I), ALYSA test and simulation platforms, self-protection systems (CAIRAS, AMPS, MUSS 2.0), optronic systems, and CONVERGY power conversion products. The company also delivers the MDOcore multi-domain operations software suite for sensor data fusion and orchestration across land, air, sea, cyber and space domains.

Product overview

HENSOLDT in France operates through two legal entities - HENSOLDT Nexeya France and HENSOLDT France SAS - offering a diverse portfolio of defense and security products. HENSOLDT France SAS develops, installs and maintains secure data link solutions, cybersecurity solutions (cryptographic computers) and IFF equipment. HENSOLDT Nexeya France covers mission management systems (Argosia, Lyncea), testing and simulation (ALYSA), power conversion (CONVERGY, Power SCOE), MRO and space consulting. The French portfolio includes cryptographic computers (QRTKxNG Family), IFF interrogators (MSR1000I), telemetry systems (MAG200), tactical mission tablets (TMT), and national secure mode solutions (NSM). Core platform products include MDOcore for Multi-Domain Operations with linked software suites Ceretron (land vehicle sensors) and Elysion (counter-UAS). Self-protection offerings span airborne (CAIRAS, AMPS, ALTAS, MILDS) and ground vehicle (SETAS, MUSS 2.0, ODAEON) systems. Thermal imaging products include ATTICA, PERI RTWL Digital, and WAO Digital for Leopard 2A8 and PUMA vehicles. The company serves defense, aerospace, energy, railway and industrial sectors across France with 750 employees across 12 sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Argosia Mission Management System Tactical situation management system providing command and control capabilities for mission success at headquarters level, used by defence organisations.
• Lyncea Combat Management System Combat management system for naval and defence platforms providing integrated tactical picture and mission planning capabilities.
• ALYSA Simulation and Integration Platform Test and simulation solution used by the world's leading civil aircraft manufacturer across all programmes; supplies integration benches including for the Airbus ZEROe hydrogen demonstrator.
• MSR1000I Very Short-Range IFF Interrogator Very short-range Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogator; AIMS 17-1000 and NATO STANAG 4193 Ed.3 certified for full NATO interoperability.
• QRTKxNG Family Cryptographic Computers Embedded cryptographic computers for secure data link solutions and cybersecurity, including Mode 5 military cryptographic computers; HENSOLDT is the only French provider for Dassault Rafale.
• Power SCOE Power Special Check Out Equipment Power conversion and testing equipment for maintenance and validation of electrical systems in defence applications.
• MAG200 Series Telemetry and Data Processing Station Telemetry acquisition and data processing system for aerospace test and evaluation applications.
• TMT Tactical Mission Tablet Tactical mission tablet providing mobile command and control capabilities for field operations.
• NSM National Secure Mode Solution National secure mode cryptographic solution for encrypted communications and data protection.
• MDOcore Software Suite Software suite for Multi-Domain Operations connecting sensors and command-and-control systems across land, air, sea, cyber and space domains; provides unified real-time operational picture with AI-driven data fusion and natural language interaction via LLMs.
• Ceretron Sensor Solutions for Land Vehicles Sensor solution for land vehicles that manages data volumes from various sensor systems and facilitates decision-making through AI-supported situational picture generation within seconds.
• Elysion C-UAS Mission Core Counter-Unmanned Aerial System mission software providing protection against threats from uncooperative drones; linked to MDOcore software suites.
• CAIRAS Missile Warning System Compact Infrared Reconnaissance and Alert System using dual-colour infrared technology for passive missile detection with up to seven latest-generation infrared sensors providing 360-degree coverage and low false alarm rate.
• AMPS Airborne Missile Protection System Comprehensive airborne self-protection suite combining missile warning (CAIRAS/M), radar warning (Kalætron/R) and decoy dispenser systems; deployed on unmanned aerial vehicles including CA-1 Europa.
• ALTAS 2QB Laser Threat Alerting System Laser threat alerting system detecting and warning against laser range finders, target designators and laser-guided weapons.
• MILDS AN/AAR-60 Block 2 Missile launch detection sensors against IR-guided missiles for enhanced self-protection of helicopters and aircraft.
• MUSS 2.0 Active Protection System Next-generation active protection system featuring layered protection for medium-weight armoured vehicles, self-propelled artillery, infantry fighting vehicles and Main Battle Tanks, with UAV detection and countering capability.
• SETAS See Through Armour System All-round vision system for armoured vehicles providing 360-degree visual situational awareness from inside the vehicle using high-resolution daylight and uncooled thermal imaging cameras with intelligent threat detection algorithms.
• ATTICA Thermal Imaging Digital ATTICA LWIR and MWIR thermal imaging devices with AI-supported video processing and scanning technology for improved reconnaissance under challenging weather conditions.
• PERI RTWL Digital Stabilized high-precision observation and target acquisition system for Leopard 2A8, PUMA and Boxer RCT30 tanks with enhanced sensor performance in mid and long-wave infrared spectrum.
• ODAEON Early Optical Threat Detection System Early detection system for optical threats such as enemy targeting systems or laser reconnaissance; under development contract from BAAINBw at TRL6 with planned merger with MUSS technology.
• TRML-4D LR Long-Range Radar Long-range air surveillance and target acquisition radar; part of HADR NF project for German Air Force airspace surveillance, replacing existing HADR systems by 2030.
• CONVERGY Power Conversion Range Power conversion product range specialising in power electronics from a few watts to hundreds of kilowatts, including degaussing solutions for vessels and submarines and power supplies for radars.

Quantifiable outcome

• Detection and localization of incoming fire with 360-degree spherical coverage
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability14 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HelsingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Strategic partnership for autonomous combat aircraft CA-1 Europa. HENSOLDT provides sensor technology in radar, optronics, self-protection and electromagnetic warfare. First concrete order: CAIRAS missile warning systems integrated into Helsing's AI-powered CA-1 Europa. HENSOLDT's MDOcore software suite enables data fusion from sensors on the platform.
• Schwarz DigitscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Sovereign cloud and IT infrastructure partnership using STACKIT solution. From Fog nodes in deployment country to secure European data centres. Enables sovereign operation of MDOcore software suite from edge via fog to national multi-cloud environment. Part of end-to-end European combat architecture.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Long-standing collaboration for simulation and testing solutions. HENSOLDT supplies ALYSA integration benches for all Airbus civil aircraft programmes. New contract for Functional Integration Bench (FIB) supporting Airbus ZEROe hydrogen demonstrator project to develop hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2035.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• MBDA: MBDA is both a customer and an adjacent systems integrator for missile systems integrating HENSOLDT IFF and sensors; it is a relevant ecosystem peer shaping the demand for HENSOLDT's French-subsidiary products.
• Dassault Aviation:

Broad incumbents

• BAE Systems: BAE Systems is a broad European/NATO defence incumbent with overlapping capabilities in sensors, electronic warfare, secure communications and mission systems, supplying UK and allied ministries that HENSOLDT also targets.
• Rheinmetall: Rheinmetall is a broad German defence incumbent that competes on Leopard 2A8, Puma, Boxer and active protection (where HENSOLDT supplies MUSS 2.0 and PERI RTWL Digital), and increasingly on sensors and mission systems.

Direct peers

• Elbit Systems: Elbit Systems is a comparable defence electronics house offering optronics, IFF, EW, missile warning and active protection suites directly competitive with HENSOLDT's CAIRAS, AMPS, MUSS 2.0 and SETAS product lines.
• Thales: Thales is the largest French defence electronics company, directly competing with HENSOLDT Nexeya France in IFF, cryptographic communications, optronics, mission management, radar sensors and sovereign defence IT across the same French MoD and prime contractor customers.
• Leonardo: Leonardo's defence electronics division competes with HENSOLDT in radar sensors, optronics, IFF, mission systems and active protection, and participates in the same European cross-border defence programmes.
• Saab: Saab is a Swedish defence and sensor house directly comparable on radar (TRML-4D vs Saab Giraffe family), IFF, electronic warfare, optronics and C-UAS solutions, serving similar European NATO customers.
• Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace: Kongsberg is a Norwegian peer competing in naval combat management (similar to Lyncea), IFF, optronics and remote weapon/sensor stations across European naval and land programmes.

Emerging players

• Indra Sistemas: Indra is an emerging European player expanding its sensor, EW and mission-system capabilities and bidding into EU sovereign defence programmes alongside HENSOLDT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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