Scaling up Defense

Shaping the Security of Tomorrow

IAV offers outstanding engineering expertise and combines the best of many different worlds. Our value promise is based on more than 40 years of experience and an unsurpassed range of expertise. With our workforce of 6,600 employees and first-class technical resources, we help our customers to implement their projects, from the concept right through to SOP. In addition to our engineering and development services, we also support our clients with our consulting expertise, assisting in areas such as project management, efficiency improvement in development processes and production networks, and technical cooperation management.

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Portfolio

Software-Defined Defense

We combine our expertise in classic automotive electronics development with state-of-the-art IT knowledge to help our customers close the gaps between the hardware and software worlds. To achieve this, we offer digital functions ranging from sophisticated concepts to fully developed product solutions.

  • Software Architecture and Design
  • Cyber Security
  • Connectivity
  • Embedded Software and Edge Computing
  • HMI + information systems
  • Data lakes & clouds as a single source of truth
  • Use of satellite data

Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence

Digitization and AI enable us to efficiently develop and test complex systems. Digital twins and AI-driven data analysis shorten development times, improve product quality, and optimize processes.

  • Data Analytics
  • Computer Vision
  • Virtual Development, Digital Twin, Modularization
  • Multidomain Simulation
  • Synthetic Data Generation
  • Quantum-secure encryption
  • AI-based cyber defense
  • AI-Supported Development

Unmanned & Autonomous Systems

Our highly qualified experts use their knowledge to master the complexity of autonomous driving systems and intelligent transportation systems. This results in reliable solutions that range from the initial idea to series production.

  • Sensor Data Fusion, Environment Perception, Decision Making
  • Autonomous Driving (AD/ADAS) and Functional Safety
  • UxS - UGV, UAV, USV
  • Swarms, Teaming, Manned-Unmanned Teaming
  • Counter UAS
  • Advanced Autonomy

System Integration & Testing

Our aim is to transfer the combustion engine powertrain to future performance classes with the highest level of technical excellence. With the help of competent employees, we deliver technological excellence as well as first-class development methods and tools.

  • Systems Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering
  • Powertrain Development and Integration
  • Chassis and Body Electronics
  • Sensor Technology
  • Verification, Validation and Testing
  • Safety/Crash and Operator Monitoring
  • EMC, Crash, Light, System and Environmental conditions Testing

Events

We look forward to meeting you at

Event

DALO Industry Days

German Pavilion

Aug 20-21, 2025

Ballerup (DK)

Event

RÜ.NET 2025

Sep 3-4, 2025

Koblenz (GER)

Event

DSEI UK 2025

Sep 9-12, 2025

London (UK)

Event

BDSV

Oct 8-10, 2025

Augsburg (GER)

Our Locations

We are where you need us

  • Germany
    • Berlin, Headquarter
    • Gifhorn
    • Chemnitz
    • Stollberg
    • Dresden
    • Großmehring
    • Heimsheim
    • Ingolstadt
    • Kassel
    • Munich
    • Nürnberg
    • Rostock
    • Sindelfingen
  • Austria
  • France
  • Poland
  • Spain
  • Sweden

Christoph Bertram

Key Account Manager Defense

Portrait Christoph Bertram IAV