Australian defense firm Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has signed an agreement to acquire the MARSS Group, a Europe-based specialist in command-and-control (C2) systems for counter-drone operations.
The acquisition encompasses MARSS’ NiDAR technology, along with its associated hardware, software, intellectual property, and existing customer contracts.
By integrating MARSS’ C2 capabilities with its established portfolio of sensors and effectors, EOS aims to deliver end-to-end counter-drone solutions spanning detection, identification, decision-making, and threat neutralization.
EOS plans to embed the NiDAR system into its remote weapon stations, enabling mesh-networked, fleet-wide hemispheric coverage against drone threats while further strengthening its in-house artificial intelligence and software development capabilities.
According to EOS, the acquisition expands its geographic footprint and broadens its presence across military, homeland security, and civil infrastructure markets.
The company added that the deal enhances its ability to compete as a prime contractor on large-scale programs, including turnkey counter-drone solutions for critical infrastructure such as airports, power plants, and other high-value assets.
MARSS stated that the combined entity would be better positioned to support customers worldwide.
NiDAR functions as the central command-and-control node within counter-drone architectures, connecting and managing sensors, unmanned platforms, and effectors.
Rather than replacing existing systems, it integrates them, correlates targets, evaluates threats, and orchestrates responses through a unified interface. In high-intensity scenarios, including drone swarm attacks, NiDAR can operate autonomously, executing predefined responses when human reaction times are insufficient.
This software-defined architecture enables coordinated, multi-domain defense against increasingly asymmetric drone threats.
