Hensoldt launches a new module to support battlefield decision-making
German company Hensoldt has completed the first development stage of its CERETRON system — a new software platform that marks a shift toward software-defined sensor operations in land warfare. The system combines data processing, automated reconnaissance, and seamless integration with command systems.
In its initial configuration, CERETRON successfully controlled optronic sensors and displayed near-real-time results through a unified user interface compliant with GVA (Generic Vehicle Architecture) — a NATO-standard framework.
CERETRON not only offers technological advancement but also opens new opportunities for our business.
— Christina Canitz, Head of Optronics Division at Hensoldt
Modular architecture built for modern warfare
CERETRON is designed as a modular, expandable software system with updates every six months. It will support the integration of additional sensors, such as SETAS (See Through Armour System), and battlefield management systems like SitaWare and Adler.
It allows for distributed computing, balancing workloads across central servers, onboard systems, and even the sensors themselves — a feature that improves resilience under combat conditions.
Sensors, soldiers, and decisions — connected in one system
CERETRON automates combat operations: from initializing sensor suites to collecting and processing battlefield intelligence. Its core capabilities include:
- automatic target and object recognition;
- sensor data fusion from multiple sources (optical, acoustic, radar);
- efficient data transmission optimized for low-bandwidth environments;
- early detection of emerging threats, including drones and missile attacks.
NATO compatibility and digital operations support
The system complies with NGVA and GVA standards, ensuring interoperability with NATO allies. It can be integrated into shared information environments and connected to key battle management systems such as FüWES and BMS.
Its platform-agnostic architecture means CERETRON can be deployed across various systems and adapted to mission-specific needs — reinforcing the shift toward software-defined defense, where intelligent software becomes a decisive asset in combat operations.
