Between Earth and space: stratosphere-compatible, solar-powered high-altitude aircraft, known as HAPs (High Altitude Platforms), offer a sustainable alternative to satellites for Earth observation and communication. They are reusable, cost-effective and flexible in use. The DLR joint project HAP-alpha is developing such a technology demonstrator and is endeavoring to establish a complete system capable of permanent operation. The aim is for DLR to build up comprehensive expertise for the development of high-performance, high-flying solar aircraft and to play an active role in shaping the legal framework. In summer 2025, the HAP-alpha successfully passed a ground vibration test.

Solution Overview KWM-Ocelot (AI Electromagnetic Spectrum Reconnaissance System) is a self-developed solution that measures field strength and clearness of 5G/4G base station signals and automatically analyzes abnormal waveforms based on time-series data. Main Features Real-time wideband frequency scanning using an RF detector mounted on unmanned complex systems AI-based signal characteristics and transmitter location analysis Real-time transmission and visualization of analysis data to ground control stations (GCS) via data link Identification of locations such as enemy drone and equipment operation areas, and command posts Effective tracking and jamming of enemy communications Key Advantages Automated signal classification and pattern learning based on AI Real-time visualization of battlefield electromagnetic spectrum distribution Effective signal detection, analysis, and tracking in various military environments Fully in-house developed, enabling rapid technological application and operational optimization Applied Cases Winner of the Grand Prize (Army Chief of Staff Award) at the 2025 Army Artificial Intelligence Idea Contest Real-time reconnaissance of battlefield electromagnetic environments and enemy communication tracking in military operations

DeTect specializes in advanced radar and other sensor technologies. The company is the leader in bird radar technologies for real-time aircraft bird strike avoidance, and industrial bird control with over 1100 of its MERLIN bird radars delivered to the US, Canada, Europe, Africa and Asia. DeTect’s MERLIN Bird Detection Radar (BDR) system, introduced in 2003, is the first production model bird strike radar system and is the most advanced and widely used technology available for aircraft-bird strike risk management providing for real-time detection, tracking and alerting of hazardous bird and drone activity at commercial airports, military airfields, and military training and bombing ranges. The bird radar is proven, operational technology with systems installed worldwide for aviation safety and environmental applications. The radar has a documented record in reducing bird strikes, increasing safety, and reducing aircraft damage at both military and commercial airfields MERLIN is also the only bird radar system to have been evaluated and certified for real-time, tactical flight safety use by the US government (NASA and the US Air Force) and is the only bird radar approved for and in use at a commercial airport control tower under national flight safety standards. The system is a full True3D™ radar and has the highest update rate of any BDR system (4+ times per second). MERLIN can optionally be delivered as a dual-function bird and drone detection radar (BDR-DDR), risk alerting and interdiction system. The counter-UAS DDR upgrade can be added to a MERLIN BDR at any time as an upgrade that includes the drone classification software and radiofrequency (RF) detectors to detect RF and WiFi controlled drones and locate their operators

For electrical and electronic signal connections inside and outside the hermetic equipment, it reliably protects the device from extreme temperature/humidity changes, vibration and physical/chemical effects, and transmits signals and currents without loss. These connectors use special glass or ceramic as insulation and are used in furnaces, power breakers, submarines, gas control systems, transformer safety devices, etc. Key features of closed connectors: It completely blocks the interior from the outside environment to keep it vacuumed or pressurized. Durability: It works reliably in extreme environments (high temperature, low temperature, humidity, chemicals, etc.). Electrical performance: It delivers electrical signals or power without loss.

It is an UAV recovery system that lands a fixed-wing UAV even in mountainous terrain where there is no sufficient runway for landing. The UAV is damping through a net mounted on the vehicle and lands on an air-cushion mat. It has the advantage of being easy to deploy in places where vehicles can enter and exit. But the type of the aircraft capable of stable landing is limited.

Our radars’ low-Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) means ample room for other onboard sensors, such as Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) cameras. Users no longer need to decide which sensor to include and which to exclude. Instead, they can understand the bigger picture. Highly reliable, the NSP-3 has a recommended maintenance interval of 1,250 hours. It can gather data over land and maritime environments and can be used for applications as broad as sea ice monitoring and search and rescue, as well as specialized intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.

Features Solid-state, maintenance-free, modular components for optimal mounting of controls, sensor, and display Automatic compensation ensures the highest degree of accuracy (±1º) LCD display with adjustable backlighting for easy viewing in all conditions Variable control of electronic damping for use in rough seas Meets demanding military standards for years of reliable performance Dual compensation for degaussing on and off Applications Naval vessels including aircraft carriers, battleships Smaller naval boats Amphibious craft

Our in-vehicle monitoring solution applies VLM-powered indoor and outdoor cameras to deliver real-time driver and passenger awareness. By integrating AI models such as facial landmark and head pose detection, gaze tracking, object recognition, and human pose estimation, the system supports safety features like drowsiness detection, distraction monitoring, and surrounding object awareness. Optimized for automotive SoCs including Qualcomm, and running on QNX RTOS and Linux, our solution combines model compression, embedded optimization, and a streamlined development pipeline. This ensures reliable, low-latency performance tailored for next-generation connected and intelligent vehicles.