Emerson – Emerson and ELT Group Deutschland partner to deliver advanced test and evaluation solutions for Finnish Defence Forces
Partnership will support modern defense operations with flexible, scalable and high-performance solutions tailored to evolving electromagnetic challenges
MUNICH (May 5, 2025) – Emerson and ELT Group Deutschland, the German arm of European defence electronics house ELT Group, have announced a strategic partnership to provide the Finnish Defence Forces with advanced test and evaluation solutions for radar and electronic support measures (ESM) systems. This collaboration underscores ELT Group Deutschland’s commitment to working with Emerson as a trusted partner in delivering advanced electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) solutions.
Under the contract, ELT Group Deutschland will provide an advanced test and evaluation system for radar and ESM applications, leveraging Emerson’s expertise in high-performance test and measurement solutions. ELT Group Deutschland brings extensive experience in military systems, modeling of the electromagnetic spectrum, and simulations of EMSO sensors in realistic operating scenarios. Emerson’s test and measurement business contributes a broad portfolio of specialized technologies, including its NI™ Vector Signal Transceivers (VST) and real-time signal processing capabilities, to enhance the system’s adaptability and performance.
Dr. Marcello Mariucci, CEO of ELT Group Deutschland, stated, “The award of the electronic protective measures training system is a testament to the flexible platform approach, great partnership, and extensive experience that ELT Group and Emerson share. By supporting exercises of NATO partners, we ensure the operational readiness of various sophisticated platforms, including fighter aircraft, tactical vehicles, and naval vessels.”
“Our collaboration with ELT Group demonstrates the power of strategic partnerships in delivering innovative and cost-effective test and evaluation solutions,” said Allan Solomon, vice president of sales, Europe, Middle East and Africa, for Emerson’s test and measurement business. “By combining ELT Group’s deep defense expertise with Emerson’s advanced test and measurement technologies, we are helping to ensure that the Finnish Defence Forces are equipped with the most reliable and effective EMSO capabilities for future multi-domain operations.”
Emerson and ELT Group Deutschland (ELT) announce a strategic partnership to deliver advanced test and evaluation solutions for radar and electronic support measures at the ELT crest award ceremony. Pictured from left to right: Greg Cole, business development director, Emerson’s test and measurement business; Allan Solomon, vice president of sales, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Emerson’s test and measurement business; Dr. Marcello Mariucci, CEO
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More information on ELT Group: https://www.eltgroup.net/ + ELT Group is specialized in developing and applying innovative and proprietary technologies in the use of the electromagnetic spectrum and cyberspace to bring integrated solutions to protect people, assets, and information anywhere in the world.
As ELT Group, we have the potential to get our innovative solutions worldwide. Our presence covers 11 countries, located in Europe, Middle East and Asia.
ELT Group has been designing and implementing cutting-edge proprietary technology solutions for Electronic Warfare and Electronic Defense from 1951, supporting the Armed Forces of more than 30 countries around the world in securing crews and platforms with solutions that anticipate new threats and capture key technology trends. The company’s growth has always been linked to a European model of Defense, both in the inspiration of its core values and through its participation in major continental research programs an industry consortia (EFA, FREMM, PPA). It’s also part of the GCAP program as national EW champion in the Isanke & ICS domain. Over
the years the company has undergone further developments expanding its expertise into new domains, becoming an international and integrated Group operating in the areas of Defense, Security and Cyber that comprehends subsidiaries (ELT Deutschland in Germany), investees (CY4GATE and E4life) and local offices in 11 countries. These evolution has seen a strengthening of the portfolio that, in addition to maintaining the core business operating in land, sea, air, space, cyber and biodefense, aligns with the complexity and unpredictability of new scenarios, particularly the convergence of the Electronic Warfare and cyber worlds.
More information on Enzo Benigni (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ELT Group): https://www.eltgroup.net/company/management-team/ + https://www.linkedin.com/in/enzo-benigni-833686195/
More information on Domitilla Benigni (Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, ELT Group): https://www.eltgroup.net/company/management-team/ + https://www.linkedin.com/in/domitilla-benigni-926b68173/
More information on ELT Group Deutschland: https://www.eltgroup.net/global-presence/deutschland/ + Created in 1978, active in Homeland Security. The main branch is in Meckenheim, near Bonn, but there’s also a representative office in Berlin.
We have been active as a company in electronic warfare (EloKa) in the German security and defense industry for almost half a century. We enable the Bundeswehr to carry out electronic warfare by integrating, supporting and repairing EloKa sensors in military carrier platforms and developing test, validation and training systems. Today, our German offices offer the full range of EMSO
equipment and systems, characterized by the most innovative technologies, superior integrated solutions and long-term life cycle sustainment. Thanks to the work of the Berlin Office, we have already acquired significant contracts for the German Navy and are already in discussion for several others.
More information on Dr. Marcello Mariucci (Chief Executive Officer, ELT Group Deutschland): https://www.eltgroup.net/global-presence/deutschland/ + https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcello-mariucci-3a6259160/
More information on Finnish Defense Forces: https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/frontpage + The Finnish Defence Forces secures Finland’s territorial integrity, the livelihood and basic rights of its population and the freedom of action of the government, as well as defends the rule of law with military force if an armed attack or a corresponding external threat is directed at Finland.
More information on General Janne Jaakkola (Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces. Finland): https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/about-us/commander-of-the-finnish-defence-forces + https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/who_is_who_213341.htm
More information on NATO/OTAN: https://www.nato.int/ + https://www.nato.int/nato-welcome/ + Security in our daily lives is key to our well-being. NATO’s purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means.
- POLITICAL – NATO promotes democratic values and enables members to consult and cooperate on defence and security-related issues to solve problems, build trust and, in the long run, prevent conflict.
- MILITARY – NATO is committed to the peaceful resolution of disputes. If diplomatic efforts fail, it has the military power to undertake crisis-management operations. These are carried out under the collective defence clause of NATO’s founding treaty – Article 5 of the Washington Treaty or under a United Nations mandate, alone or in cooperation with other countries and international organisations.
The most important players in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are the member countries (currently 32) themselves.
- ALBANIA (2009)
- BELGIUM (1949)
- BULGARIA (2004)
- CANADA (1949)
- CROATIA (2009)
- CZECHIA (1999)
- DENMARK (1949)
- ESTONIA (2004)
- FINLAND (2023)
- FRANCE (1949)
- GERMANY (1955)
- GREECE (1952)
- HUNGARY (1999)
- ICELAND (1949)
- ITALY (1949)
- LATVIA (2004)
- LITHUANIA (2004)
- LUXEMBOURG (1949)
- MONTENEGRO (2017)
- NETHERLANDS (1949)
- NORTH MACEDONIA (2020)
- NORWAY (1949)
- POLAND (1999)
- PORTUGAL (1949)
- ROMANIA (2004)
- SLOVAKIA (2004)
- SLOVENIA (2004)
- SPAIN (1982)
- SWEDEN (2024)
- TÜRKIYE (1952)
- UNITED KINGDOM (1949)
- UNITED STATES (1949)
More information on Mark Rutte (Secretary General, NATO/OTAN): https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_50094.htm
EMR Additional Notes:
- Electronic Support Measures (ESM) Systems:
- Provision of military intelligence via a range of electromagnetic surveillance and collection devices, giving decision-makers timely insights to use in their electronic protection, electronic attack, or other electronic warfare systems.
- Electronic Support Measures (ESM) are part of Electronic Warfare (EW) that involve passively collecting and analyzing electromagnetic signals to gain situational awareness and intelligence. This process helps in identifying, locating, and characterizing threats, as well as providing valuable insights for decision-making and countermeasures.
- Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) Solutions:
- It is referred to as any military action involving the use of electromagnetic or directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Encompass all actions to exploit, attack, protect, and manage the electromagnetic environment to achieve operational goals. Key areas include electronic warfare (EW), spectrum management, and cyber electromagnetic activities (CEMA). EMSO solutions involve various technologies and strategies to control and utilize the electromagnetic spectrum effectively.