Kelvin Hughes is acquired by HENSOLDT
HENSOLDT (formerly Airbus Defence Electronics) has acquired Kelvin Hughes as a result of an agreement by its owners ECI Partners to sell its investment in the company. Completion of the transaction remains subject to regulatory clearances, the company said in its press release.
HENSOLDT, the leading independent sensor house, is a provider of radar and IFF systems on airborne, naval and land platforms. It comprises the security and defence electronics activities of the Airbus Group, which were spun off in 2017 and have now entered the market as a new sensor house under the brand name of HENSOLDT. Its flagship product, the TRS series represents a new generation of radar systems for naval and land platforms and offers a detection capability without equal together with cutting edge AESA technology.
Core radar sensor, security and navigation products provided by Kelvin Hughes include the SharpEye™ advanced solid state Doppler radar sensor, which is sold into a diverse range of markets and applications from naval and commercial maritime navigation, port Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and coastal surveillance to ground surveillance, border, perimeter and marine security applications.
ABOUT KELVIN HUGHES
Kelvin Hughes Ltd is a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of maritime navigation, surveillance and security radar systems. The company sets the international standard in solid state radar sensor technology with SharpEye™ and its market leading tactical and situational awareness radar display software.
Headquartered in Enfield, North London, UK, Kelvin Hughes operates a worldwide support network with offices in 5 countries (UK, US, Singapore, Denmark and The Netherlands) that meet customer requirements 24/7.