Rheinmetall Defence Electronics GmbH

Present and potential military and security scenarios are confronting our armed forces with new mission requirements not only in Europe but also in a transatlantic context. The need for new and/or expanded capabilities regarding combat effectiveness and force protection figures prominently here, as does the requirement for greater interoperability between coalition partners in a network-enabled environment.

Acting as a partner to the armed forces and law enforcement agencies of Germany, its allies and other friendly nations, Rheinmetall Defence Electronics offers a comprehensive range of products and services. In close cooperation with customers, the company plans, develops and creates highly advanced products and system solutions. Its array of products extends from reconnaissance, fire control and command systems to guided weapon platforms and unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). Rheinmetall Defence Electronics employs state-of-the-art simulation technology in its concept development and prototyping operations, while sophisticated simulators for military and civilian training applications form one of the company's core competencies.

Customers in more than thirty countries rely on technology from RDE. The company is involved in numerous international customer projects, and is cooperating with many companies around the globe.
 
 

Systems & Products

The product portfolio of Rheinmetall Defence Electronics comprises: 
 

Reconnaissance and Fire Control Automatic target acquisition and tracking devices Observation and reconnaissance systems Close-up range reconnaissance systems Stabilized electro-optical sighting systems Multi sensor platforms 360° infrared search and track reconnaissance sensors Cooled and non-cooled thermal imaging systems Satellite radio reconnaissance systems Fire control systems Modular laser fire control systems Optronic sighting systems Laser light modules Friend enemy target recognition systems		Command System solutions – Future Soldier Command and control systems Soldier command systems
Airborne systems Reconnaissance and target detection UAVs Ground control stations Systems for standoff engagement of individual targets Cargo loading systems		Flight simulation Fast jet simulators Helicopter simulators Night vision cockpit procedure trainer Laser projection systems Computer based training
Land simulation Combat training centres Direct fire weapons effect simulators CTC-player units MOUT training systems Tactical simulation systems Tank driving simulators Police simulators		Maritime and process simulation Anti submarine warfare Mine hunting simulators Combat information centres Ship handling simulators Ship engine simulators Safety and security training environments Power plant and process simulators