Germany approves defense joint venture for electronic warfare
Nexus Europa Newsroom
Posted Sep 28, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-28-1630
Germany's antitrust office approved a joint venture between four defense firms bidding on an electronic warfare contract.
Germany's Federal Cartel Office has approved the creation of a joint venture comprising defense contractors Hensoldt Sensors, Rohde & Schwarz, Plath, and General Dynamics European Land Systems-Bridge Systems.
According to the antitrust regulator, the four companies established the consortium to bid on an upcoming complex procurement contract from the German government involving electronic warfare technology. The decision enables the firms to combine their specialized capabilities in sensor technology, communications, and vehicle integration for the upcoming federal tender.
Sources: Hartpunkt