What Germany is building in defence tech (2026)
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Aerodata AG
Builds flight inspection systems and airborne surveillance platforms for aviation authorities, military and government agencies worldwide, and holds the world market leader position in flight inspection.
51-200 employeesBraunschweig, Germany8 open positionsWebsiteLinkedIn
Sensors & EWDrones & UAV
Products & Solutions
AeroFIS®
AeroFIS®
Fully automated flight inspection system for calibrating and validating navigation aids and instrument flight procedures. The system creates inspection reports during flight, requires minimal crew and supports modular hardware expansion. More than 100 AeroFIS® units are operational in over 50 countries, making it Aerodata's flagship product. A version for the Embraer Praetor 600 was delivered in 2023, and an EASA STC for a GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing option was certified in 2024.
AeroFIS® Flybot
AeroFIS® Flybot
Drone-based flight inspection system that complements conventional manned and ground inspection workflows. The Flybot is designed to be easy to operate and install, and handles inspection tasks where a full aircraft deployment would be impractical or uneconomical.
HeliFIS®
HeliFIS®
Flight inspection system engineered specifically for helicopter operations, built on the same hardware modules as AeroFIS®. It allows operators to conduct instrument flight procedure validation and navigation aid calibration from rotorcraft, opening up inspection work at sites with constrained approaches or remote terrain.
AeroMission®
AeroMission®
Mission management system for airborne surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft. It handles maritime patrol, border protection, search and rescue, electronic reconnaissance and environmental monitoring missions. The system integrates with a wide range of sensors and supports all-weather, day and night operations. Aerodata configures each installation to the operator's specific mission requirements.
AeroForce® X
AeroForce® X
Medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial system developed for maritime surveillance and extended area reconnaissance. The platform has a maximum take-off weight of 4,800 kg, carries up to 1,300 kg of payload and can sustain flight for up to 40 hours. It is ITAR-free and targets government agencies responsible for EEZ monitoring, fishery patrol, anti-narcotics and search and rescue operations.
Prometheon
Prometheon
Multi-domain information management system that fuses real-time sensor and communications data into a common operational picture. Designed for complex, time-critical environments, Prometheon helps operators make confident decisions by consolidating and presenting situational data in an adaptive, networked display.
About
Aerodata AG is a Braunschweig-based aerospace company founded in 1985 as a spin-off from Technische Universität Braunschweig. Headquartered at Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport since 1997, the company operates in two core areas: flight inspection systems for calibrating and validating navigation aids, and airborne surveillance platforms for maritime patrol, border protection and environmental monitoring. With roughly 200 employees and subsidiaries across six countries, Aerodata claims the world market leader position in flight inspection.
Offices
Braunschweig, GermanyBremerhaven, GermanyOslo, NorwayPerth, AustraliaBangkok, ThailandVirginia, USASão Paulo, BrazilCustomers & Partners
German Air Traffic Control Authority (Deutsche Flugsicherung)German Air Rescue Service (DRF Luftrettung)Maltese Government (maritime patrol aircraft, 2012)Serbian and Montenegrin aviation authority (flight inspection, 2009)Dynauton Systems (Dynamatic Group, India) — joint development of unmanned airborne reconnaissance solutionStandardAero — engine overhaul partnerBendixKing — authorised dealerCollins Aerospace — authorised dealerFR Aviation Group Ltd — former joint venture (Flight Precision Ltd, 1993)Paspaley Pearls Group — joint venture partner (AeroPearl, Australia, 1999)Alfred-Wegener-Institut — scientific support partnership since 1986
Timeline
2024
Received EASA STC for a GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing solution for AeroFIS®; Michael Bitzer appointed Chief Operating Officer.
2018
Delivered the 100th AeroFIS® flight inspection system, reaching the milestone across customers in more than 50 countries.
2013
Acquired OPTIMARE Systems GmbH in Bremerhaven, adding specialised sensor integration capabilities to the group.
2003
Received EASA approval as a European Design Organization and delivered a Global Express flight inspection aircraft.
1991
Delivered first flight inspection systems to the German Air Traffic Control Authority for navigation aid calibration at regional airports.
1985
Founded on 5 June as Aerodata Flugmesstechnik GmbH, a spin-off from Technische Universität Braunschweig.
Open Positions (8)
3 Operations3 Software & Data1 Business Development1 Hardware & Systems
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Aerodata AG
Builds flight inspection systems and airborne surveillance platforms for aviation authorities, military and government agencies worldwide, and holds the world market leader position in flight inspection.
51-200 employeesBraunschweig, Germany8 open positionsWebsiteLinkedIn
Sensors & EWDrones & UAV
Products & Solutions
AeroFIS®
AeroFIS®
Fully automated flight inspection system for calibrating and validating navigation aids and instrument flight procedures. The system creates inspection reports during flight, requires minimal crew and supports modular hardware expansion. More than 100 AeroFIS® units are operational in over 50 countries, making it Aerodata's flagship product. A version for the Embraer Praetor 600 was delivered in 2023, and an EASA STC for a GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing option was certified in 2024.
AeroFIS® Flybot
AeroFIS® Flybot
Drone-based flight inspection system that complements conventional manned and ground inspection workflows. The Flybot is designed to be easy to operate and install, and handles inspection tasks where a full aircraft deployment would be impractical or uneconomical.
HeliFIS®
HeliFIS®
Flight inspection system engineered specifically for helicopter operations, built on the same hardware modules as AeroFIS®. It allows operators to conduct instrument flight procedure validation and navigation aid calibration from rotorcraft, opening up inspection work at sites with constrained approaches or remote terrain.
AeroMission®
AeroMission®
Mission management system for airborne surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft. It handles maritime patrol, border protection, search and rescue, electronic reconnaissance and environmental monitoring missions. The system integrates with a wide range of sensors and supports all-weather, day and night operations. Aerodata configures each installation to the operator's specific mission requirements.
AeroForce® X
AeroForce® X
Medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial system developed for maritime surveillance and extended area reconnaissance. The platform has a maximum take-off weight of 4,800 kg, carries up to 1,300 kg of payload and can sustain flight for up to 40 hours. It is ITAR-free and targets government agencies responsible for EEZ monitoring, fishery patrol, anti-narcotics and search and rescue operations.
Prometheon
Prometheon
Multi-domain information management system that fuses real-time sensor and communications data into a common operational picture. Designed for complex, time-critical environments, Prometheon helps operators make confident decisions by consolidating and presenting situational data in an adaptive, networked display.
Open Positions (8)
3 Operations3 Software & Data1 Business Development1 Hardware & Systems
About
Aerodata AG is a Braunschweig-based aerospace company founded in 1985 as a spin-off from Technische Universität Braunschweig. Headquartered at Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport since 1997, the company operates in two core areas: flight inspection systems for calibrating and validating navigation aids, and airborne surveillance platforms for maritime patrol, border protection and environmental monitoring. With roughly 200 employees and subsidiaries across six countries, Aerodata claims the world market leader position in flight inspection.
Offices
Braunschweig, GermanyBremerhaven, GermanyOslo, NorwayPerth, AustraliaBangkok, ThailandVirginia, USASão Paulo, BrazilCustomers & Partners
German Air Traffic Control Authority (Deutsche Flugsicherung)German Air Rescue Service (DRF Luftrettung)Maltese Government (maritime patrol aircraft, 2012)Serbian and Montenegrin aviation authority (flight inspection, 2009)Dynauton Systems (Dynamatic Group, India) — joint development of unmanned airborne reconnaissance solutionStandardAero — engine overhaul partnerBendixKing — authorised dealerCollins Aerospace — authorised dealerFR Aviation Group Ltd — former joint venture (Flight Precision Ltd, 1993)Paspaley Pearls Group — joint venture partner (AeroPearl, Australia, 1999)Alfred-Wegener-Institut — scientific support partnership since 1986
Timeline
2024
Received EASA STC for a GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing solution for AeroFIS®; Michael Bitzer appointed Chief Operating Officer.
2018
Delivered the 100th AeroFIS® flight inspection system, reaching the milestone across customers in more than 50 countries.
2013
Acquired OPTIMARE Systems GmbH in Bremerhaven, adding specialised sensor integration capabilities to the group.
2003
Received EASA approval as a European Design Organization and delivered a Global Express flight inspection aircraft.
1991
Delivered first flight inspection systems to the German Air Traffic Control Authority for navigation aid calibration at regional airports.
1985
Founded on 5 June as Aerodata Flugmesstechnik GmbH, a spin-off from Technische Universität Braunschweig.
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