German Government commissions Thyssenkrupp to develop advanced air defence system

At the end of 2024, the procurement office of Germany's Federal Ministry of the Interior (BAAINBw) signed a contract for the development and qualification of a guided missile system for the active self-defence of submarines.

The "interactive defence and attack system for submarines" (IDAS) system is being developed in close cooperation between Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Diehl Defence.

The IDAS consortium plans to develop a guided missile that can specifically engage air threats from a submerged submarine.

"This globally unique technology will be available to customers of Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Diehl Defence and will revolutionise the protection of submarines and their crews," said Thyssenkrupp.

"IDAS sets new standards in maritime security. By combining an advanced guided missile and a new ejection unit, submarine crews will in future be able to defend themselves against attacks and detection attempts from the air."