iscover
Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Europe-based command and control systems provider MARSS Group.
EOS made the announcement to acquire the counter-drone technology developer via an ASX statement on 12 January.
The acquisition reportedly includes MARSS’ NiDAR C2 technology, sensor fusion and AI software platform and hardware offering, along with associated customer contracts, intellectual property and personnel.
“MARSS’ proprietary C2 technology, NiDAR, provides advanced AI-enabled decision making and sensor-effector orchestration to rapidly counter asymmetric drone threats,” according to the EOS statement.
“By combining its best-in-class effector and sensor capabilities with MARSS’ C2 technology, EOS is transforming from a component supplier to an integrated counter-drone systems provider, with strong software and AI capabilities.
“(Creating) an integrated, end-to-end solution for countering drones. i.e. detect, identify, decide and defeat. Allowing EOS to act as a true counter-drone system provider and to compete for larger, higher-value programs as a prime contractor.
“This includes the delivery and operation of turnkey solutions for the protection of critical infrastructure in the military, homeland security and civil domain, such as airports or power plants.”
Under the agreement, EOS plans to embed the AI-enabled NiDAR technology into its existing remote weapon system product range. It is envisaged that this will create the ability for the systems to form a mesh network, providing the client’s vehicle fleet hemispherical coverage against drone attacks.
In addition, the acquisition is expected to expand EOS’ geographic footprint and broaden its end market presence, with scope to leverage MARSS’ defence, homeland security and civil relationships.
