HENSOLDT Adopts SAP Cloud for Digital Sovereignty

Sensor solutions leader HENSOLDT is accelerating its digital transformation by selecting SAP Cloud Infrastructure, a platform operated exclusively within SAP’s secure data centres in Germany. This strategic move reinforces HENSOLDT’s commitment to technological sovereignty, data security, and national compliance, especially critical for organisations handling sensitive defence data.

In sectors like defence, where regulatory control and data sovereignty are non-negotiable, cloud adoption has posed significant challenges. Traditional cloud services often fall short of the stringent security requirements needed. SAP Cloud Infrastructure addresses this directly — offering fully sovereign operations, strict data protection, and IT governance while maintaining full transparency over data flows.

HENSOLDT’s decision follows a multi-month collaboration with SAP involving a thorough proof of concept, during which technical, legal, and strategic criteria were validated. The rollout will begin with non-classified data, providing a controlled, secure foundation for future expansion.

This step aligns with HENSOLDT’s broader digital strategy, reaffirming its position as an innovation leader in the defence technology space. The shift underscores the company’s drive to balance digital innovation with sovereign control over critical data assets.

André Scheidhammer, CIO at HENSOLDT, said:

“By moving to SAP Cloud Infrastructure, we are sending a clear signal: HENSOLDT stands for responsible innovation, digital sovereignty and security. This decision shows our dedication to shaping the future of secure digital technologies – together with trusted partners like SAP.”

Thomas Saueressig, Board Member of SAP SE, added:

“Innovation and security go hand in hand. HENSOLDT demonstrates how the defence industry can lead with foresight, resilience, and sovereign digital infrastructure.”

By embracing a cloud solution made in Germany, HENSOLDT is not just modernising its IT infrastructure – it is setting a benchmark for sovereign digital transformation in the defence sector.

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