Fraunhofer FKIE (Institut für Kommunikation, Informationsverarbeitung und Ergonomie) is one of the largest defence technology research institutes within the Fraunhofer Society, a German non-profit applied research organization. The institute develops solutions in command and control systems, information processing, communications, cyber security, and related defence capabilities for government and military customers.
As part of the broader Fraunhofer Society network, FKIE operates within a cluster focused on "Defence, Prevention and Security" and conducts research aligned with German and European defence and security priorities. The institute employs researchers across multiple sites and maintains a focus on transitioning defence research into operational capability and industrial application.