HUBER+SUHNER AG: European Connectivity for Defense and Space
HUBER+SUHNER AG is a Swiss engineering company that has quietly become a linchpin in Europe’s high-performance connectivity sector. Founded in 1969 from the merger of two Swiss firms, it has spent over half a century developing radio-frequency (RF) and fiber-optic technologies that link critical defense and space systems[1][2]. From the cables that connect a modern warship’s radar, to the fiber-optic backbones of satellite communications, HUBER+SUHNER’s components ensure data and power flow reliably even under extreme conditions. The company’s unglamorous mission – making sure every signal and watt reaches its destination – belies its strategic importance. In an era where European militaries demand secure, high-bandwidth networks and space assets proliferate, HUBER+SUHNER’s expertise in rugged, high-performance interconnects has positioned it as an essential (if often behind-the-scenes) partner. Its story offers insight into how a mid-sized, publicly listed firm can drive European technological sovereignty in defense and space by mastering the art of connection.