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HENSOLDT : to supply equipment for dismounted Joint Fire Support Teams – BAAINBw awards series contract
HENSOLDT : to supply equipment for dismounted Joint Fire Support Teams – BAAINBw awards series
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HENSOLDT to supply equipment for dismounted Joint Fire Support Teams - BAAINBw awards series contract Digitally Closed Air Support Kit for dismounted Joint Fire Support Teams. Photo: HENSOLDT AG 08/04/2026 · Taufkirchen, Germany The dismounted JFSTs will deliver groundbreaking capabilities for multi-domain operations. HENSOLDT has been awarded a contract by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw to supply the equipment for the so-called dismounted Joint Fire Support Teams (JFSTs). Following the successful demonstration of the system's capabilities - developed by HENSOLDT - in a previous contract, the series order has now been placed. Home News HENSOLDT to supply equipment for dismounted Joint Fire Support Teams - BAAINBw awards series contract The dismounted Joint Fire Support Team (JFST) project involves equipping Joint Terminal Attack Controllers / Joint Forward Observers (JTAC/JFO), whose task is to request and direct close air support (CAS) for ground forces, as well as indirect artillery fire. As the prime contractor, HENSOLDT is responsible not only for the procurement of equipment for the dismounted Joint Fire Support Teams but also for the complete integration work and the development of the software component for Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DaCAS). The software ensures the digital link between the JTAC and the aircraft. This also includes the integration of a video downlink system, which ensures the transmission of video data from the aircraft to the JFST. In this way, the tried-and-tested 'man-in-the-loop' concept is transferred from the air to the ground. To enable the requesting of ground-based, indirect fire, the C4 and fire support system software "ADLER III" is fully integrated into the dismounted JFST. This is complemented by modern communication systems and intelligent power supply and networking solutions. Corresponding electro-optical sensors for target measurement and laser target designators are also integrated. Last but not least, the field-ready design of the carrying system for accommodating the system components - with regard to weight distribution, cable routing and their ergonomically optimal arrangement - was also part of the specification for the dismounted JFST. The delivery of the dismounted Joint Fire Support Teams strengthens the Bundeswehr's capability for multi-domain operations within the framework of national and alliance defence. Press contact Ulrich-Joachim Müller Communications Manager Multi-Domain Solutions Contact [email protected] +49 160 7158 433 Our company HENSOLDT is a leading European high-tech company in the defence and security industry, based in Taufkirchen near Munich. The company develops sensor solutions, electronics and software for the air, land, sea, cyber and space domain, helping armed forces worldwide to detect threats early and make informed operational decisions. Building on decades of experience in mission-critical sensor technology, HENSOLDT combines radar, optronics, electronics and cyber expertise with data-driven software and artificial intelligence. The aim is to integrate and analyse sensor data from different platforms and domains and merge it into a reliable situational picture. HENSOLDT has thus evolved from a traditional sensor supplier to a new-generation system integrator - a 'neo-system house' that enables networked, Software-Defined Defence capabilities and supports information superiority in missions. In the 2025 financial year, HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of €2.46 billion with around 9,500 employees. The company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX. Download article images Download the main image used in this article in different resolutions. Image Low Res Image High Res 0.9 MB Latest news Europe Corporate 08/03/2026 / Ulm, Germany HENSOLDT donates 5,000 euros to the Radio 7 Drachenkinder The sensor specialist HENSOLDT is donating 5,000 euros to Radio 7 Drachenkinder, that supports sick and disadvantaged children in the Alb-Donau region for more than 20 years. 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