Hensoldt Reports Record Growth in 2025, Plans Major Workforce Expansion

Hensoldt, the defense technology firm headquartered in Taufkirchen near Munich, achieved outstanding financial results in 2025 driven by surging demand in Europe’s military sector following the geopolitical tensions resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The company recorded a historic order intake of €4.71 billion in 2025, a substantial 62% increase from €2.9 billion the previous year. Revenue climbed nearly 10% to €2.46 billion, up from €2.24 billion in 2024. Hensoldt’s EBITDA rose to €452 million, reflecting a strong EBITDA margin of 18.4%. Moreover, the order backlog increased by approximately one-third to €8.8 billion, providing robust planning security for the company’s future operations.

CEO Oliver Dörre described 2025 as a strong year fueled by the ongoing military buildup in Europe. To support this rapid growth and rising demand, Hensoldt is aggressively expanding its workforce, planning to recruit 1,600 new employees in 2026, which will bring its total staff to over 9,360 by year-end. The company is also heavily investing in production capacity and process improvements, primarily focusing on sensor technology critical to defense applications.

In addition to organic growth, Hensoldt is forging strategic collaborations to enhance its technological position. Partnerships include working with Schwarz Digits to improve cloud infrastructure and encryption services, along with alliances with Tytan Technologies and Helsing to advance innovative defense solutions.

The company also plans to increase its dividend by 10% to €0.55 per share and targets revenues exceeding €2.7 billion in 2026. These ambitious plans reflect the company’s confidence in sustained growth amid continued geopolitical uncertainties.

Hensoldt’s remarkable 2025 performance and aggressive hiring underscore its critical role in European defense supply chains and its readiness to meet escalating demand for advanced defense technologies.