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Hensoldt
Coverage of Hensoldt in the Nexus archive.
- Zelenskyy taps European allies to build Freya, a cheaper Patriot-alternative to Russia’s ballistic missiles
Ukraine, led by President Zelenskyy, is developing a homegrown anti-ballistic missile system called Freya with European allies to counter Russian ballistic missiles. The system aims to be cheaper than the U.S. Patriot system, with partnerships involving companies like Germany’s Hensoldt and France’s Thales to support production.
- Ukraine’s top strike-drone maker moves into ballistic missile defense
Ukrainian firm Fire Point, known for producing long-range drones striking Russian targets, is expanding into missile defense by collaborating with German company Hensoldt to develop the Freyja ballistic missile interceptor system. The company's drones account for 60% of Ukraine's strikes inside Russia, targeting oil infrastructure to disrupt Moscow's war efforts.