Electro Optic Systems (EOS) of Australia has agreed to acquire the MARSS Group, a European provider of advanced command-and-control solutions designed to counter uncrewed aerial threats.
The transaction includes MARSS’ NiDAR C2 platform, supporting hardware and software, intellectual property, and active customer contracts.
By combining NiDAR with its existing sensor, weapon, and effector technologies, EOS intends to offer fully integrated counter-drone systems that cover the complete engagement chain—from detection and identification to command decision-making and defeat.
EOS plans to integrate NiDAR into its remote weapon systems to deliver mesh-networked, hemispheric protection across entire fleets, while also expanding its internal AI and software capabilities.
The company noted that the acquisition strengthens its global presence and extends its reach across defense, homeland security, and civilian infrastructure protection markets.
EOS added that the deal improves its competitiveness as a prime contractor for major programs, including turnkey counter-drone solutions for critical national infrastructure such as airports, power stations, and industrial facilities.
MARSS said the merger would enhance the combined group’s ability to support customers worldwide.
At the core of MARSS’ offering, NiDAR acts as the central C2 hub within counter-drone architectures, integrating rather than replacing sensors, unmanned systems, and effectors.
The system correlates multiple data sources, assesses threats, and coordinates responses through a single operator interface. In high-threat environments, including swarm scenarios, NiDAR can operate in autonomous modes, executing predefined actions where human response times may be inadequate.
This software-centric approach enables synchronized, multi-domain defense against evolving and asymmetric drone threats.
