What is the SPEXER Radar? HENSOLDT’s Ground Surveillance Radar Family
A border is only as secure as the sensor watching it. HENSOLDT’s SPEXER radar family addresses ground and coastal surveillance requirements across the full spectrum — from the compact SPEXER 500 designed for facility perimeter protection, to the SPEXER 2000 3D MkIII ordered for Ukraine as part of a EUR 340 million-plus package alongside the TRML-4D air defense radar.
Product Identity
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HENSOLDT AG |
| Type | Ground / Coastal Surveillance Radar Family |
| Frequency | X-band |
| Variants | SPEXER 500, 500 Mk2, 2000, 2000 Mk2, 2000 3D, 2000 3D MkIII |
Variants
SPEXER 500 / 500 Mk2: Compact short-range perimeter and coastal security radar. Integrates with existing C2 and sensor fusion architectures. Suited for airport perimeter monitoring, critical facility protection, and harbor surveillance.
SPEXER 2000 / 2000 Mk2: Medium-range multi-role ground surveillance. Detects personnel, vehicles, and small vessels. Used for border patrol support, critical infrastructure protection, and coastal monitoring.
SPEXER 2000 3D MkIII: The most capable variant. Adds altitude measurement for low-flying UAV and light aircraft detection. Contracted for Ukraine in July 2025 alongside TRML-4D.
Technical Specifications (SPEXER 2000 3D MkIII)
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Radar type | X-band surveillance |
| Tracking dimensions | 3D |
| Target types | Personnel, vehicles, maritime targets, UAVs |
| Platform | Fixed, vehicle-mounted, or mobile |
| Special capability | Low-altitude UAV detection |
