Surveillance & Reconnaissance
[C4ISR & Communications]
ISR platforms and persistent surveillance systems
- Companies
- 120
- Countries
- 21
- Listed
- 12
- Prime contractors
- 4
Top countries
Companies (120)
- Aeromapper Aeromapper develops fixed-wing and VTOL unmanned systems for military mapping and surveillance. Argentina · SME SME
- Aeronautics Group Aeronautics Ltd is a tier 1 supplier based in Israel specializing in orbiter and dominator. Established in 1997, headquartered in Yavne, Israel. Israel · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Aeronyde Corporation Developer of autonomous drone swarm technology for military reconnaissance and surveillance applications. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Aerostar International Producer of stratospheric balloons and aerospace systems. Founded in 1956, headquartered in Sioux Falls, United States. United States · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
- AISR American company providing AI-enabled intelligence analysis and sensor fusion. Founded in 2018, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, USA, specializes in ai analytics, sensor fusion platform. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Altus Intelligence US company developing AI-powered analysis of satellite imagery and geospatial data for defense. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Ball Aerospace BALL Aerospace systems including satellites and instruments. Founded in 1956, headquartered in Boulder, United States. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Baykar Technologies Turkish drone manufacturer famous for the Bayraktar TB2 combat UAV used extensively in modern conflicts. Turkey · SME SME
- Bertin Technologies Bertin Technologies is a tier 2 supplier based in France operating in the cbrn protection sector. Established in 1955, headquartered in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France. France · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
- Bird Aerosystems Israeli company providing airborne missile protection and surveillance systems. Founded in 2003, headquartered in Airport City, Israel, specializes in macs dircm, asio isr system. Israel · SME SME
- Black Cape Black Cape provides software development and DevSecOps for defense and intelligence. Agile software solutions for mission-critical applications. Expertise in cloud, data analytics, and application modernization. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Black Diamond Advanced Technology BDAT provides security systems, surveillance, and force protection for military installations. United States · SME SME
- BlackSky BKSY American geospatial intelligence company operating small observation satellites. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Capella Space American company operating synthetic aperture radar satellites for all-weather imaging. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Capella Space Defense US company providing SAR satellite imagery for defense and intelligence. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Cellebrite Cellebrite is an Israeli digital intelligence company that provides mobile forensics and investigative analytics tools widely used by military, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Its Universal Forensic Extraction Device (UFED) is a standard tool for battlefield digital exploitation and counterterrorism investigations. Israel · SME SME
- Coastal Defense Systems Coastal Defense provides patrol boats, maritime security, and coastal surveillance solutions. United States · SME SME
- Controp Israeli company developing electro-optical and infrared observation systems. Founded in 1988, headquartered in Holon, Israel, specializes in isky payloads, speed-a. Israel · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- CONTROP Precision Systems Israel-based company, founded in 1988. Specializes in eo/ir, gimbals, payloads for defense and military applications. Israel · SME SME
- Dedrone German-American company providing counter-drone detection and protection systems. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Digital Barriers UK technology company providing covert surveillance, edge-AI video analytics, and smart border security systems for military, law enforcement, and government agencies. Digital Barriers' TVI Edge platform deploys AI-enabled cameras on military platforms and perimeter sensors for persistent wide-area surveillance. United Kingdom · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Digital Receiver Technology US subsidiary of Boeing developing advanced SIGINT receivers and geolocation systems for military and intelligence agencies. Specializes in wideband digital receivers for signal interception and direction finding. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Drone Defence UK counter-UAS specialist providing detection and defeat solutions for critical national infrastructure and military sites. Offers integrated layered C-UAS systems combining radar, RF sensors, and effectors. United Kingdom · SME SME
- DroneShield DRO Australian company providing counter-drone detection and defeat solutions. Founded in 2014, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, specializes in dronegun, dronesentry. Australia · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- E-Systems Technologies E-Systems provides electronic warfare, radar, and reconnaissance systems for defense. United States · SME SME
- Echo Surveillance Systems Provider of intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance solutions for military forces. United States · SME SME
- Elbit Border Security Israel-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Elbit Systems. Specializes in border systems, sensors, c4i for defense and military applications. Israel · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Elop Elop is a tier 1 supplier based in Israel operating in the night vision optics sector. Established in 1936, headquartered in Rehovot, Israel. Israel · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Eltics Israeli company developing electro-optic and night vision systems. Founded in 1974, headquartered in Holon, Israel, specializes in thermal sights, day/night cameras. Israel · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
- Embraer Defense ERJ Brazilian aerospace company's defence division producing military aircraft and systems. Brazil · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Enveil Enveil provides encrypted data processing for defense and intelligence. ZeroReveal platform enables secure computation on encrypted data. Protects sensitive data during analysis and sharing. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- ERA a.s. ERA a.s. develops passive surveillance and reconnaissance systems including VERA passive radar and multilateration systems. Czech Republic · SME SME
- FLIR Border Security United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Teledyne FLIR. Specializes in thermal, radar, surveillance for defense and military applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Flir Maritime Defense FLIR Maritime provides thermal imaging, sensors, and surveillance for naval operations. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- FLIR Star SAFIRE US company providing airborne EO/IR systems and surveillance turrets. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Fraser-Volpe LLC Fraser-Volpe is an American defense optics company that designs and manufactures military-grade stabilized binoculars, observation systems, and gyro-stabilized platforms. The company supplies stabilized optical systems to the U.S. military and allied forces for surveillance and target acquisition. United States · SME SME
- GA-ASI General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, leader in unmanned aircraft systems. Founded in 1992, headquartered in Poway, California, USA, specializes in mq-9b skyguardian, mq-1c gray eagle er. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- General Atomics MQ-9 US company providing MQ-9 Reaper UAV systems. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- General Dynamics Stryker NBCRV US company providing Stryker NBC reconnaissance. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Ghost Robotics American company developing legged robots for military and security applications. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Harris Geospatial American company providing geospatial analytics and image processing software. Founded in 1978, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, USA, specializes in envi, idl. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- HawkEye Systems US company developing advanced reconnaissance and surveillance systems including autonomous ISR platforms and sensor fusion technology. United States · SME SME
- Hensel Phelps Defense Hensel Phelps is a leading U.S. defense construction contractor specializing in military facilities including hangars, barracks, hospitals, and secure intelligence buildings for the Department of Defense and federal agencies. The company has delivered over $10 billion in military construction projects across active-duty installations, VA medical centers, and classified government facilities. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Hensoldt HAG German defence electronics company specializing in radar, optronics, and electronic warfare systems. Germany · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- HGH Infrared Defense French company providing infrared systems for defense. France · SME SME
- High Lander Defense Israel-based company, founded in 2017. Specializes in tethered drones, surveillance, isr for defense and military applications. Israel · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- HPE Defense HPE US company providing high-performance computing for defense and intelligence. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- IAI ELTA Systems Israel-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries. Specializes in el/m-2084, aesa, ew for defense and military applications. Israel · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- IAI Heron UAV Israeli company providing Heron MALE UAV systems. Israel · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Iceye Finnish-American company operating SAR microsatellites for all-weather imaging. Founded in 2014, headquartered in Espoo, Finland, specializes in iceye sar satellites, flood monitoring. Finland · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- ICEYE Defense Finnish company providing SAR satellite constellation for persistent monitoring. Finland · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- ideaForge IDEAFORGE.NS ideaForge is India's leading military drone manufacturer. Produces SWITCH UAV and other tactical drones for Indian Armed Forces. Major indigenous UAV supplier with combat-proven platforms. India · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Insitu Boeing subsidiary specializing in small unmanned aircraft systems. Founded in 1994, headquartered in Bingen, Washington, USA, specializes in scaneagle, integrator. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Insitu Defense US company providing ScanEagle and small UAVs. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Jenoptik JEN Jenoptik is a tier 2 supplier based in Germany operating in the night vision optics sector. Established in 1991, headquartered in Jena, Germany. Germany · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
- L3Harris ISR United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of L3Harris. Specializes in isr aircraft, sensors, mods for defense and military applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- L3Harris WESCAM Canadian company providing airborne EO/IR turrets and surveillance systems. Canada · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- LiveEO German satellite analytics company using AI to monitor critical infrastructure and terrain changes for defence, government, and utility customers. LiveEO's platform automatically detects threats, intrusions, and environmental changes across large areas using multi-spectral satellite imagery updated daily. Germany · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Loft Orbital US space-as-a-service provider enabling defense customers to deploy satellite payloads without building spacecraft. Offers standardized buses and on-orbit hosting for ISR and comms. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Logos Technologies US developer of wide-area motion imagery (WAMI) and persistent surveillance sensor payloads for airborne ISR platforms. Logos Technologies' Simera and Kestrel sensor systems provide persistent staring surveillance over large areas, supporting special operations and military intelligence missions. United States · SME SME
- MacAulay-Brown US defense engineering company providing cybersecurity, ISR, and special operations support services. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- MAG Aerospace ISR United States-based company, founded in 2009. Specializes in isr services, training, operations for defense and military applications. United States · SME SME
- MARSS Defense Monaco-based company, founded in 2010. Specializes in nidar, counter-uas, maritime for defense and military applications. Monaco · SME SME
- Martin UAV US company providing tactical unmanned aircraft systems. United States · SME SME
- Maxar Defense US company providing satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Maxar Technologies American space technology company specializing in earth observation satellites and geospatial intelligence. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- New Infrared Technologies New Infrared Technologies (NIT) is a Spanish company specializing in uncooled MWIR and LWIR infrared sensors and cameras based on proprietary PbSe detector technology for defense and security applications. The company's compact, low-power infrared detectors are used in missile warning systems, perimeter surveillance, and gas detection. Spain · SME SME
- Nightfall Intelligence Services Provider of intelligence analysis and threat assessment services. Founded in 2006, headquartered in Tysons, VA. United States · SME SME
- Nighthawk Surveillance Provider of persistent surveillance systems and wide-area monitoring technology. United States · SME SME
- Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Division developing stealth bombers, advanced ISR platforms, and autonomous systems. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Northrop Grumman Australia Australian subsidiary providing cyber, ISR, and space systems. Founded in 1997, headquartered in Canberra, Australia, specializes in cyber solutions, triton support. Australia · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Northrop Grumman Global Hawk United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Northrop Grumman. Specializes in rq-4 global hawk, triton, hale for defense and military applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Northstar Space Defence Canadian developer of space-based early warning and surveillance systems. Founded in 2014, headquartered in Ottawa, specializes in space sensors, early warning satellites. Canada · SME SME
- Observation Without Limits Canadian company providing rapid deployment towers. Canada · SME SME
- Open Cosmos UK company providing end-to-end small satellite missions from design through launch and operations. Open Cosmos builds and operates CubeSat and microsatellite platforms for defence, intelligence, and scientific payloads, offering rapid mission timelines of under 12 months. United Kingdom · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Orbital Sidekick US hyperspectral satellite imagery and analytics company providing persistent monitoring and change detection for defense and intelligence. Operates the GHOST constellation for spectral intelligence. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Pacific Aerospace Pacific Aerospace is a New Zealand aircraft manufacturer producing military utility aircraft and special mission platforms including the P-750 XSTOL. The company's rugged short-takeoff aircraft are used by military and government operators worldwide for surveillance, cargo delivery, and parachute operations in austere environments. New Zealand · SME SME
- Paramount Aerospace Systems US unmanned systems company providing tactical drones and ISR solutions for military and security applications. United States · SME SME
- Piaggio Aerospace Italian aerospace company producing patrol aircraft and UAVs. Founded in 1884, headquartered in Genoa, Italy, specializes in p.1hh hammerhead, p.180 avanti. Italy · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Planet Labs PL American earth imaging company operating the largest fleet of observation satellites. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Quantum Systems Defense Germany-based company, founded in 2015. Specializes in vector, trinity, vtol uavs for defense and military applications. Germany · SME SME
- Raytheon Blackbird Technologies Blackbird Technologies was a specialist provider of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions acquired by Raytheon in 2014. The company develops advanced cyber operations tools, SIGINT systems, and tactical ISR platforms for special operations and intelligence communities. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Raytheon Electro-Optical Systems Raytheon Electro-Optical Systems designs and manufactures advanced EO/IR targeting and surveillance sensors, missile seekers, and laser systems for defense applications. The division produces infrared search and track systems and multi-spectral sensors deployed across air, land, and naval platforms worldwide. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Raytheon Intelligence & Space RTX business unit providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions. Note: RTX reorganized in 2023, dissolving the RI&S segment into the consolidated Raytheon business unit. United States · Prime Contractor Prime Contractor
- Reveal Technology US company providing AI-powered computer vision for defense ISR and targeting applications. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Rheinmetall Fuchs NBC German company providing NBC reconnaissance vehicles. Germany · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Saildrone American company developing uncrewed surface vehicles for ocean data collection and ISR. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Saildrone Defense US uncrewed maritime company providing autonomous surface vessels for ocean reconnaissance and maritime domain awareness. United States · SME SME
- Samsung Techwin Samsung Techwin is a tier 1 supplier based in South Korea operating in the surveillance reconnaissance sector. Established in 1977, headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea. South Korea · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Scout Space Space domain awareness company using small satellites. Founded in 2019, headquartered in Washington, United States, specializes in owl ssa satellites. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Sensors Unlimited Sensors Unlimited designs and manufactures short-wave infrared (SWIR) cameras and InGaAs detector arrays for military imaging, surveillance, and target acquisition applications. The company's SWIR sensors enable see-through-haze imaging and covert laser detection critical for special operations and intelligence gathering. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Sentient Vision Systems Sentient Vision Systems is a tier 2 supplier based in Australia operating in the artificial intelligence sector. Established in 2004, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Australia · Tier 2 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier
- Sierra Nevada Corporation Tactical US division providing tactical communications, electronic systems, and ISR solutions for special operations. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Sierra Nevada EW United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation. Specializes in aces, ew pods, isr for defense and military applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Sierra Nevada ISR United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation. Specializes in isr aircraft, aces, modifications for defense and military applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Sierra-Olympic Technologies US manufacturer of advanced infrared cameras and thermal imaging systems for military surveillance and targeting applications. United States · SME SME
- SimActive Defense Mapping Canadian company providing photogrammetry for defense mapping. Canada · SME SME
- Skydio American drone manufacturer developing AI-powered autonomous drones. Founded in 2014, headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA, specializes in skydio x2, skydio x10. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Skydio Defense US company providing autonomous drones for defense. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Skyfront US company developing long-endurance hybrid drones for military and commercial ISR applications. United States · SME SME
- Spire Global SPIR American space-to-cloud data company operating satellites for weather and maritime tracking. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Squarehead Technology Norwegian company developing acoustic sensor arrays for real-time sound source localization and drone detection. Systems use microphone arrays to detect, classify, and track drones by acoustic signature. Norway · SME SME
- Steadicopter Defense Israeli company providing unmanned helicopters. Israel · SME SME
- Tekever Defense Portugal-based company, founded in 2001. Specializes in ar3, ar5, maritime uas for defense and military applications. Portugal · SME SME
- Teledyne FLIR American company producing thermal imaging and sensing technologies. Founded in 1978, headquartered in Wilsonville, OR, specializes in thermal cameras, surveillance systems. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Teledyne FLIR Unmanned US company providing unmanned ground and air systems for defense. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Terran Orbital LLAP American satellite manufacturer building small satellites for defense and commercial customers. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Textron Systems Shadow United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Textron Inc. Specializes in rq-7 shadow, aerosonde, tactical for defense and military applications. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Thales Ground Master France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Thales. Specializes in ground master, gm200, gm400 for defense and military applications. France · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Thales Radar France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Thales. Specializes in ground master, sea fire, radar for defense and military applications. France · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Thales Watchkeeper UK company providing Watchkeeper tactical UAV. United Kingdom · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Thunderstruck Defence Australian defense technology company developing autonomous and semi-autonomous drone systems including the Thunderstrike VTOL combat UAS for affordable unmanned strike and ISR. Australia · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Turkish Aerospace Anka Turkey-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Turkish Aerospace Industries, founded in 1984. Specializes in anka, aksungur, male uav for defense and military applications. Turkey · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Umbra American company developing high-resolution SAR satellites. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, USA. United States · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Umbra Shadow Operations Provider of covert surveillance and black operations equipment. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, specializes in covert gear, surveillance equipment. United States · SME SME
- Vanilla Aircraft US company developing ultra-long-endurance unmanned aircraft for persistent ISR and communications relay. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier
- Vortexa British company providing cargo tracking and energy market analytics. Founded in 2016, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. United Kingdom · Defence Tech Startup Defence Tech Startup
- Xenics Xenics is a Belgian developer of advanced infrared cameras and detectors spanning SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR wavelengths for defense surveillance, security, and industrial applications. The company manufactures high-performance cooled and uncooled thermal cores used in military targeting pods, perimeter security, and UAV payloads. Belgium · SME SME
- Zebra Intelligence Group Provider of open source intelligence and geospatial analysis services. Founded in 2015, headquartered in London, specializes in osint services, geospatial analysis. United Kingdom · SME SME
- ZeroFox ZFOX ZeroFox provides external threat intelligence and digital risk protection. Monitors social media, dark web, and digital channels for threats. Growing defense and intelligence customer base. United States · Tier 1 Supplier Tier 1 Supplier