Hensoldt unveils the new-generation ARGOS-15 airborne surveillance and targeting system
AAD Expo, Pretoria, South Africa, 19 September 2024 – HENSOLDT, a global leader in defence and security electronics, proudly announced the launch of its new-generation airborne imaging system, the ARGOS-15, at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo 2024. This highly anticipated system represents a significant advancement in multispectral sensor technology and is set to become the go-to solution for modern intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The ARGOS-15, a state-of-the-art 15-inch gimbal system, builds on the success of HENSOLDT’s renowned ARGOS family. It offers unparalleled performance for medium-to high altitude missions on both manned and unmanned airborne platforms. Featuring an advanced, modular design and AI-powered functionalities, this next-generation system is an essential solution for modern defence and security applications.
“HENSOLDT has been at the forefront of airborne imaging technology for over 35 years. With the launch of the ARGOS-15, we are reinforcing our position as a leading provider of airborne imaging technologies. This system’s superior capabilities will ensure that our customers remain at the forefront of modern surveillance and reconnaissance missions,” says Sunette van Rensburg, Head of Sales of HENSOLDT’s Optronics business in South Africa.
Advancing the legacy of ARGOS-II
Building on over three decades of experience in airborne electro-optical systems, the ARGOS-15 follows on the widely deployed ARGOS-II, integrated on more than 34 platforms worldwide. It offers the optimal blend of legacy performance and next-generation innovation, bringing together decades of experience with the latest technologies.
Features and benefits
Equipped with next-generation multispectral sensors, the ARGOS-15 delivers unmatched image quality across diverse lighting conditions. Its image fusion capabilities combine thermal, daylight and SWIR sensors, ensuring optimal visibility in the most challenging environments. The HD images enable detailed aerial video analysis so that infrastructures, troop movements and targets are clearly recognisable, even under detrimental light and weather conditions. With highly accurate boresight alignment and retention under harsh conditions, in-flight bore-sighting becomes unnecessary.
The ARGOS-15 features 4-axis stabilisation architecture, coupled with a high-precision inertial measurement unit (IMU), delivering sub-5 μrad stabilisation for superior image clarity. This class-leading stabilisation ensures reliable performance during long-range surveillance and target acquisition.
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