HENSOLDT Unveils Next-Generation DL-6000 Data Link at IDEX 2025

At IDEX 2025, HENSOLDT, a global leader in sensor solutions, unveiled its latest innovation: the DL-6000, a sixth-generation data link system designed to enhance secure and reliable communication across multiple platforms. This advanced system facilitates the transmission of high-definition video and telemetry data over long distances, ensuring seamless connectivity between unmanned and rotary-wing aircraft and ground-based command centers.

Key Features of the DL-6000:

• Advanced IP-Based Communication: The DL-6000 ensures seamless data transmission between various platforms, including unmanned and rotary-wing aircraft, and ground-based command centers.

• Networking Capability: It allows for the networking of multiple radios, facilitating distributed control and data sharing across various operational platforms.

• Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Architecture: This provides flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving operational demands.

• Compatibility: The system is fully compatible with the previous HENSOLDT DL-5000 series, ensuring a smooth transition for existing users.

• Modular Design: Engineered for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, the DL-6000's modular design simplifies maintenance and reduces lifecycle costs.

• Robust Anti-Jamming Capabilities: The system is designed to withstand electronic warfare threats with advanced spread-spectrum technology, ensuring a low probability of intercept and detection.

• High-Speed Data Transmission: It offers a stable, high-speed data rate regardless of range, providing operators with real-time information to enhance situational awareness.

• Compact Design: The DL-6000's compact design allows for seamless integration into both manned and unmanned platforms.

• STANAG-4586 Compliance: The system is optimized for easy installation with a variety of data and video interfaces, adhering to international standards.

Marcus Reuter, Key Accounts Manager at HENSOLDT South Africa’s Radar business unit, emphasized the importance of connectivity in modern defense systems. He described the DL-6000 as a crucial technology that integrates sensors, platforms, and operators to support real-time decision-making and mission success.

HENSOLDT also emphasizes its commitment to supporting localized defense initiatives and is open to collaboration with regional partners to ensure that the DL-6000 contributes to the development of sovereign capabilities.