HENSOLDT awards Argus prize to graduates
Award for outstanding research achievements in the natural sciences and engineering presented for the 23rd time
As part of its collaboration with research institutes and universities, HENSOLDT has awarded the ‘Argus’ research prize to students. This prestigious annual prize recognises outstanding final-year dissertations by young researchers in the fields of signal processing, artificial intelligence and information technology, which form an important foundation for networked and software-defined defence systems. The award ceremony was the highlight of the Professors’ Day at HENSOLDT’s Ulm site.
Dr Jürgen Bestle, Chief Technology Officer at HENSOLDT, explains: “Technological strength comes from collaboration. Together with colleges, universities and research institutions, we drive technological innovation and put the latest scientific findings into practice. In this way, we are continuously developing our systems and strengthening HENSOLDT on its journey from sensor specialist to ‘neo-systems house’ – with networked solutions for Europe’s defence.”
A jury comprising university professors and experts from defence and aerospace companies selected the 29 best final-year projects from all the entries and presented them with awards. Valerie Fetzer, from the Ferdinand Braun Institute, Leibniz Institute for High-Frequency Technology (FBH), received the prize for the best Master’s thesis. She investigated a novel concept for transmission and reception systems that enables data to be sent and received simultaneously over the same frequency. Two graduates were awarded prizes for the best Bachelor’s thesis: Luca Leeb, University of Ulm, for his research into the reliable generation of high-resolution radar images, and Amon Schumann, Ferdinand Braun Institute, Leibniz Institute for High-Frequency Technology (FBH), for the development of an efficient microwave rectifier for converting microwave energy into electrical energy, as is relevant, for example, for high-performance radio-frequency and radar systems.
The winners of the competition were awarded prize money totalling 2,000 euros. Second place was awarded 1,500 euros, whilst the third-placed entrants received 1,000 euros.
In addition to the prize-giving ceremony, the Professors’ Day provided an opportunity for discussion and gave young scientists an insight into the wide range of career opportunities at HENSOLDT. Dr Guy Kouemou, Group Technology Coordinator at HENSOLDT, summed up: “The Professors’ Day offers a valuable opportunity to engage in dialogue with the next generation of talent. We want to inspire young talent with our technologies and show them the exciting roles and diverse development opportunities that HENSOLDT offers.”
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HENSOLDT is a leading European high-tech company in the defence and security industry, headquartered in Taufkirchen near Munich. For decades the name HENSOLDT has stood for mission-critical sensors, optronics and electronics, proven in real operations across all domains – land, air, sea, cyber and space.
That technological depth is now the foundation for a strategic shift: from sensor solutions provider to Neo System House and pacesetter for Software-Defined Defence, turning data into operational superiority.
In 2025 the company generated revenue of approximately EUR 2.46 billion and currently has around 10,000 employees. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is part of the MDAX.