What Germany is building in defence tech (2026)
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Strickscheid, Germany
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AARTOS Drone Detection and Defence System
A counter-UAS platform combining RF spectrum monitoring, AI-based target recognition, radar, optical cameras and jamming capability. Covers frequencies from 10 MHz to 8 GHz, detects drones at ranges up to 80 km and can track targets in 3D by determining both position and altitude. Available in portable, vehicle-mounted and fixed 24/7 configurations, and scalable for large installations such as airports, border stretches and entire city perimeters. Deployed by the German Armed Forces, Austrian Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force and numerous critical infrastructure operators.
SPECTRAN V6 Real-Time Spectrum Analyser
A family of real-time spectrum analysers offering high sweep speeds and real-time bandwidths across a measurement range spanning DC to 1 THz. The SPECTRAN V6 series was introduced alongside the company's RTSA-Suite PRO software and has been adopted by defence agencies, aerospace companies, telecoms operators and research institutions globally. All units are manufactured and calibrated in Germany.
RTSA-Suite PRO
Spectrum analysis software designed to work with the SPECTRAN V6 hardware. Functions include automatic RF monitoring, signal classification, protocol decoding, IQ recording and database creation. The software handles hundreds of signals per second and can manage large IQ databases containing millions of records. Available as a separate software licence.
SPARK Signal Generator
A USB signal generator covering 9 kHz to 20 GHz with a 40 GSPS sample rate, used for RF testing and measurement applications. Sold directly through Aaronia's online shop alongside its spectrum analyser and antenna product lines.
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Aaronia Automatic RF Monitoring, Signal Classifier, Decoder, IQ Recorder & Signal Database Software
About
Aaronia AG is a German manufacturer of RF measurement and counter-drone technology, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Strickscheid, a village of around 28 people in the Eifel region of Rhineland-Palatinate. The company develops, manufactures, tests and calibrates all products at its Strickscheid campus, and by 2024 had grown to over 75 employees with annual revenue exceeding 50 million euros.
Offices
Strickscheid, GermanyAustriaCustomers & Partners
German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr)Austrian Armed Forces (Österreichisches Bundesheer)Australian Defence ForceNetherlands Ministry of DefenceUK Ministry of DefenceNATOPortuguese Air ForceHeathrow AirportFinnish Defence ForcesEstonian Defence Forces
Timeline
2024
Surpassed 75 employees and 50 million euros in annual revenue; over 600 AARTOS systems deployed worldwide. Opened an office in Austria.
2019
Launched sixth-generation AARTOS system with 3D direction-finding, enabling altitude tracking of drone targets.
2018
Opened a consolidated company campus in Strickscheid bringing development, production and administration together. AARTOS deployed at the NATO Summit in Brussels.
2013
Developed AARTOS, claimed to be the world's first commercial drone detection system.
2008
Launched the world's first portable handheld spectrum analyser, setting a world record sensitivity of -170 dBm DANL.
2003
Founded in Strickscheid, Germany, focused on high-frequency measurement technology.
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Products & Solutions
AARTOS Drone Detection and Defence System
A counter-UAS platform combining RF spectrum monitoring, AI-based target recognition, radar, optical cameras and jamming capability. Covers frequencies from 10 MHz to 8 GHz, detects drones at ranges up to 80 km and can track targets in 3D by determining both position and altitude. Available in portable, vehicle-mounted and fixed 24/7 configurations, and scalable for large installations such as airports, border stretches and entire city perimeters. Deployed by the German Armed Forces, Austrian Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force and numerous critical infrastructure operators.
SPECTRAN V6 Real-Time Spectrum Analyser
A family of real-time spectrum analysers offering high sweep speeds and real-time bandwidths across a measurement range spanning DC to 1 THz. The SPECTRAN V6 series was introduced alongside the company's RTSA-Suite PRO software and has been adopted by defence agencies, aerospace companies, telecoms operators and research institutions globally. All units are manufactured and calibrated in Germany.
RTSA-Suite PRO
Spectrum analysis software designed to work with the SPECTRAN V6 hardware. Functions include automatic RF monitoring, signal classification, protocol decoding, IQ recording and database creation. The software handles hundreds of signals per second and can manage large IQ databases containing millions of records. Available as a separate software licence.
SPARK Signal Generator
A USB signal generator covering 9 kHz to 20 GHz with a 40 GSPS sample rate, used for RF testing and measurement applications. Sold directly through Aaronia's online shop alongside its spectrum analyser and antenna product lines.
Videos
Aaronia Automatic RF Monitoring, Signal Classifier, Decoder, IQ Recorder & Signal Database Software
About
Aaronia AG is a German manufacturer of RF measurement and counter-drone technology, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Strickscheid, a village of around 28 people in the Eifel region of Rhineland-Palatinate. The company develops, manufactures, tests and calibrates all products at its Strickscheid campus, and by 2024 had grown to over 75 employees with annual revenue exceeding 50 million euros.
Offices
Strickscheid, GermanyAustriaCustomers & Partners
German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr)Austrian Armed Forces (Österreichisches Bundesheer)Australian Defence ForceNetherlands Ministry of DefenceUK Ministry of DefenceNATOPortuguese Air ForceHeathrow AirportFinnish Defence ForcesEstonian Defence Forces
Timeline
2024
Surpassed 75 employees and 50 million euros in annual revenue; over 600 AARTOS systems deployed worldwide. Opened an office in Austria.
2019
Launched sixth-generation AARTOS system with 3D direction-finding, enabling altitude tracking of drone targets.
2018
Opened a consolidated company campus in Strickscheid bringing development, production and administration together. AARTOS deployed at the NATO Summit in Brussels.
2013
Developed AARTOS, claimed to be the world's first commercial drone detection system.
2008
Launched the world's first portable handheld spectrum analyser, setting a world record sensitivity of -170 dBm DANL.
2003
Founded in Strickscheid, Germany, focused on high-frequency measurement technology.
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