Electro Optic Systems (EOS) of Australia has announced plans to acquire the MARSS Group, a European provider of advanced command-and-control systems for counter-drone operations. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening EOS’s position in the global counter-UAS market by adding advanced C2 software to its sensor and effector portfolio.
The deal includes MARSS’ NiDAR technology, as well as its supporting hardware, software, customer agreements, and intellectual property. NiDAR serves as the core command-and-control layer in counter-drone architectures, enabling the integration and coordination of sensors, effectors, and unmanned systems through a single operational interface.
By combining NiDAR with its remote weapon systems, EOS plans to deliver mesh-networked, fleet-level counter-drone solutions capable of providing 360-degree hemispheric coverage. The integration is expected to enhance EOS’s artificial intelligence capabilities and allow faster, more automated decision-making against emerging aerial threats.
EOS stated that the acquisition will expand its geographic reach and support growth across defense, homeland security, and civilian infrastructure sectors. The company also highlighted that the deal improves its ability to compete as a prime contractor for large-scale programs, including turnkey protection solutions for critical infrastructure such as airports, energy facilities, and industrial sites.
NiDAR is designed to integrate, rather than replace, existing systems by correlating sensor data, assessing threats, and coordinating responses across multiple domains. In high-threat environments, including drone swarm attacks, the system can operate autonomously to execute predefined actions when rapid response is required.
MARSS said the combined organization will be better equipped to meet global customer demands as asymmetric drone threats become more complex. The software-defined nature of NiDAR allows for scalable, multi-domain defense solutions tailored to evolving operational requirements.
