HENSOLDT expands capacity with new office location at Energon building in Ulm

HENSOLDT is moving into the “Energon” office building on Eselsberg in Ulm. Photo: HENSOLDT

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has opened a new office location in the Energon building on Eselsberg in Ulm to support its continued growth and increasing demand for defence and sensor technologies. The facility, built to passive house standards, provides over 400 workstations across five floors and features energy-efficient design and modern climate systems. The expansion reflects the company’s response to evolving market conditions, higher customer expectations, and the need for greater operational capacity. As part of a broader strategy to enhance infrastructure and support future development, the new site enables HENSOLDT to accommodate growing teams and strengthen its ability to deliver advanced technology solutions.

(PRESS RELEASE) ULM, 28-Apr-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — HENSOLDT is strengthening its operational footprint with the opening of a new office site in Ulm, reflecting the company’s ongoing growth and increasing demand for advanced sensor and defence technologies.

The new premises are located in the Energon office building on the Eselsberg, a modern facility constructed to passive house standards. Designed to accommodate more than 400 workstations across five floors, the building offers a contemporary working environment equipped with sustainable infrastructure, including advanced climate control systems and energy-efficient construction features.

The expansion comes as HENSOLDT navigates a period of significant transformation, driven by rapidly evolving markets and rising customer expectations. As demand for modern defence and sensor solutions continues to grow, the company is scaling its capabilities to ensure it can meet increasing requirements in terms of delivery, innovation, and operational performance.

The Energon site is part of a broader effort by HENSOLDT to enhance its capacity and develop future-ready infrastructure across its locations. By investing in new workspace concepts and expanding its physical footprint, the company aims to support its workforce while maintaining flexibility to adapt to ongoing industry changes.

Located in one of Ulm’s key development areas, the new office building combines functional design with sustainability, aligning with modern workplace standards and environmental considerations. The additional space will help accommodate growing teams and support collaboration across different business units.

With this move, HENSOLDT continues to reinforce its position in the defence technology sector while preparing for further expansion in response to global demand trends.

Our company

HENSOLDT is a leading European high-tech company in the defence and security industry, based in Taufkirchen near Munich. The company develops sensor solutions, electronics and software for the air, land, sea, cyber and space domain, helping armed forces worldwide to detect threats early and make informed operational decisions.

Building on decades of experience in mission-critical sensor technology, HENSOLDT combines radar, optronics, electronics and cyber expertise with data-driven software and artificial intelligence. The aim is to integrate and analyse sensor data from different platforms and domains and merge it into a reliable situational picture.

HENSOLDT has thus evolved from a traditional sensor supplier to a new-generation system integrator – a ‘neo-system house’ that enables networked, Software-Defined Defence capabilities and supports information superiority in missions.

In the 2025 financial year, HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of €2.46 billion with around 9,500 employees. The company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.

Media Contact:

Nico Fritz
Communications Manager
Radar & EW
nico.fritz@hensoldt.net
+49 731 3926 203

SOURCE: HENSOLDT