► HENSOLDT acquires NEDINSCO and expands its European presence

Taufkirchen (Germany) / Venlo (The Netherlands), 05.03.2026 – HENSOLDT has signed an agreement to acquire Dutch optronics specialist NEDINSCO, strengthening its technological capabilities in a strategically relevant segment, securing critical supply chains and expanding its industrial presence in Europe. NEDINSCO, founded in 1921, with locations in Venlo and Eindhoven, employs around 140 people and develops and manufactures electro-optical sensor systems, including periscopes, driver vision systems and subsystems for optronic sensor units. The company has many years of expertise in the development of electro-optical sensor systems, as well as image processing and analysis.

The transaction is a targeted strategic step towards scaling production capacities and expanding optronics capabilities in the areas of situational awareness, driver vision systems and sensor subsystems. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to regulatory approvals and the works council consultation process of NEDINSCO. It will be financed entirely from existing funds. Upon completion of the transaction, NEDINSCO will become part of HENSOLDT’s Optronics segment.

“The acquisition of NEDINSCO strengthens our sovereign technological capabilities in a strategically important area,” said HENSOLDT CEO Oliver Dörre. “The acquisition improves our ability to scale production, accelerate innovation and reliably supply our customers. It is a targeted strategic step towards further strengthening our position as a leading European provider of sensor solutions.”

The acquisition is based on four clearly defined strategic drivers:

• Strengthening engineering and production capacities for major European defence programmes and creating industrial flexibility for future growth by including the new Dutch sites.

• Increasing technological autonomy through greater integration of critical technologies and complementing this with additional electronics expertise in a security-sensitive technology field.

• Accelerating innovation cycles through strong rapid prototyping capabilities, thereby significantly speeding up the development and industrialisation of new sensor solutions.

• Expanding industrial presence and market access in Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, in close cooperation with our European customers and partners.

This acquisition marks a significant milestone for both organizations. HENSOLDT is consistently pursuing its strategy of expanding its own value creation depth, increasing industrial resilience and scaling production capacities in line with rising demand in the defence and security market. By combining complementarystrengths, the companies enhance the joint product portfolio, accelerate innovation and enhance customer value.

Arno Bouwmeester, CEO of NEDINSCO stated: “This transaction secures our continued growth and represents a powerful step forward for both our company and our customers. By joining forces, Nedinsco gains scale, stability, enhanced support and global reach needed to accelerate innovation while continuing to deliver the precision, reliability, and close partnerships our customers value.”