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Ground-penetrating radar (GPR)

A ground-penetrating radar (GPR), also known as georadar, is a non-invasive geophysical method that uses high-frequency electromagnetic waves to investigate subsurface structures. It enables the detection of materials, voids, pipelines, and geological layers up to several meters deep without causing any damage. Common applications include construction, archaeology, environmental engineering, and security assessments.

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What´s new at PLATH?

PLATH Intelligence Day returns on 19 May 2026 – and this is already its 15th edition. It thus once again marks the start of AOC Europe.

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Political study trip: Air Force NCO School visits PLATH At the end of last week, we were delighted to welcome a group from the Air Force NCO School in Hamburg to PLATH. The visit took place as part of a political study trip organised by the Hermann Ehlers Academy, which regularly runs programmes for members of the German Armed Forces.

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The great importance of NATO´s SG-286 transition from NIAG to NIIG

Originally established in May 2023 as part of the NATO Industry Advisory Group (NIAG), NATO SG-286 has been officially transformed into a NATO Industry Interface Group (NIIG). This structural change is more than just an administrative adjustment.

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Opening of PLATH Solutions GmbH in Gilching

PLATH's Systems & Integration business division opened its new branch in Gilching near Munich on Wednesday. PLATH Solutions GmbH was founded for this purpose.

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PLATH NAUTILUS tested under real maritime conditions at sea

At the beginning of November, PLATHmeit reached an important milestone with its partners ProZero and Narda Safety Test Solutions when they tested NAUTILUS under real conditions at sea.

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PLATH at the Eurodefence Hackathon

Exciting Project Pitches at the Eurodefense Hackathon 2025 in Hamburg

We recently attended the Eurodefence Hackathon in Hamburg, where we had the opportunity to view numerous project pitches and gain a very good impression of the prevailing schools of thought.

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