HENSOLDT and IBM have entered into a cooperation agreement focused on advancing software-defined defense technologies, particularly accelerating the development of HENSOLDT’s MDOcore battlefield software platform. Under the partnership, IBM Germany will contribute artificial intelligence capabilities, automation technologies, software engineering expertise, and secure data platform solutions to support selected functions of the MDOcore system.
According to HENSOLDT, the collaboration is designed to speed up development cycles, reduce integration risks, and strengthen digital defense capabilities while ensuring the company maintains full control over system architecture and data sovereignty. The initiative reflects growing efforts across the defense sector to build highly connected and software-driven operational ecosystems.
MDOcore is a military data management and software integration platform developed to connect sensors, weapons systems, and command-and-control infrastructure across multiple operational domains. Rather than operating as isolated platforms, the system enables distributed military assets to function within a unified networked environment.
The platform gathers, organizes, and processes data from a broad range of military sources, including frontline sensors, combat systems, battlefield data centers, and secure cloud environments. Through advanced data fusion, semantic technologies, and AI-enabled analytics, MDOcore converts fragmented battlefield information into actionable operational insights for commanders and decision-makers.
Its capabilities support battlefield coordination, intelligence processing, and information-centric mission management by identifying patterns, anomalies, and operational trends across large and distributed datasets. The software has already been integrated into systems such as Helsing’s CA-1 Europa drone, enabling the uncrewed combat aircraft to operate as an autonomous intelligence and multi-domain mission platform.
