Hensoldt equips Helsing's drone with a missile warning system
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The German sensor specialist is taking a new step in its partnership with Helsing by integrating its self-protection system into an autonomous combat drone. Mid-session, the stock gained more than 2% in Frankfurt. Hensoldt announces the first delivery of its CAIRAS (Compact Infrared Reconnaissance and Alert System) missile warning system for the CA-1 Europa, the autonomous combat drone developed by Helsing. The first 3 systems will be integrated into the aircraft as part of the strategic partnership concluded between the two groups in February 2026. CAIRAS is integrated into the AMPS-MR (Airborne Missile Protection System) self-protection suite, which combines the missile warning system, the Kalætron radar warning system, and a decoy dispenser. This is the first deployment of this suite on a drone. The system relies on bi-color infrared technology to passively detect approaching missiles, with 360-degree coverage, while limiting false alarms.
