Advanced Protection Systems
Advanced Protection Systems (APS) is a Polish defense-technology company that develops 3D MIMO radars, SKYctrl anti-drone systems, and CyView C2 command-and-control software for military, border-security, airport, and critical-infrastructure customers across NATO-aligned markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersGdynia, Poland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Advanced Protection Systems does
Advanced Protection Systems S.A. (APS) is a Polish defense-technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gdynia, specializing in counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS). The company's core offering is a modular detection-and-neutralization platform built around three proprietary product families: FIELDctrl 3D MIMO radars (Advance, Range, Runway, Ultra SR, Ultra LR, and Follow variants) using FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) technology for detection of low, slow, small (LSS) targets; SKYctrl integrated anti-drone systems combining radar with optical/thermal cameras, RF signal analysis, and soft-kill and hard-kill effectors in portable (SKYctrl S) and containerized (SKYctrl L) form factors; and CyView C2 Suite, a network-centric command-and-control software with open APIs, PDQ predictive maps, and multi-sensor fusion capabilities. The Terrahawk Paladin, co-developed with UK-based MSI Defence Systems, adds 30mm kinetic effector capability managed through CyView C2. APS also supplies a dedicated C2 variant (SanView) and FIELDctrl Ultra/Follow radars to Poland's €3.6B SAN (System Antydronowy) program as key subcontractor alongside Kongsberg and PGZ.
APS generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of radar and integrated C-UAS systems, plus licensing of CyView C2 software, professional services (installation, training, Quick Reaction Force deployment), and recurring maintenance and support contracts. Pricing is quote-based via defense procurement processes, typically structured as multi-year contracts. Distribution is enterprise field sales direct to government, military, and critical infrastructure buyers, supplemented by integrator partnerships (Kongsberg, PGZ, MSI, Končar). The customer base is dominated by defense and government clients — Polish Armed Forces, Armed Forces of Ukraine, Polish Border Guard, Croatian Ministry of Defence — with adjacent commercial traction at airports (Stavanger) and other critical infrastructure. The company operates globally with NATO-compliant systems, holds MSWiA Concession B-087/2018, is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange's NewConnect market, and counts Enterprise Investors as a minority equity holder since August 2023.
Advanced Protection Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Advanced Protection Systems
- Legal name
- Advanced Protection Systems S.A.
- Website
- https://apsystems.tech
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Advanced Protection Systems (APS) is a Polish defense-technology company that develops 3D MIMO radars, SKYctrl anti-drone systems, and CyView C2 command-and-control software for military, border-security, airport, and critical-infrastructure customers across NATO-aligned markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Advanced Protection Systems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Counter-UAS Systems
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Detection & Defeat Systems (IMABAOAN)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG), Counter-UAS Detection Sensors & Integrated Sensor Suites (IMABAGAK), Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval) (IMABAGAA)
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Where Advanced Protection Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gdynia
- HQ country
- Poland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Advanced Protection Systems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Radars: Sale of FIELDctrl 3D MIMO radar systems (Advance, Range, Runway, Ultra SR, Ultra LR, Follow models) for drone detection across various ranges and applications.
- C-UAS System Sales: Sale of integrated SKYctrl anti-drone systems including sensors, effectors, and software. Includes portable SKYctrl S, containerized SKYctrl L, and Terrahawk Paladin systems.
- Software - CyView C2: Licensing of CyView C2 command and control software suite including PDQ predictive maps and data analysis tools.
- Professional Services: Installation, configuration, training, and Quick Reaction Force (QRF) deployment support services.
- Maintenance and Support: Ongoing technical support and maintenance services for deployed systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom defense procurement contracts |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Advanced Protection Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Advanced Protection Systems designs, manufactures and integrates counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions built around its proprietary FIELDctrl 3D MIMO FMCW radar family, SKYctrl modular anti-drone platforms (portable, containerized, and kinetic effector variants), and CyView C2 network-centric command-and-control software. Offerings span detection, classification, tracking and neutralization (soft-kill and hard-kill) of micro-drones and UAV swarms for armed forces, border security agencies, airports, critical infrastructure and public events.
Product overview
Advanced Protection Systems offers a modular counter-UAS (C-UAS) platform architecture centered on three core product families: FIELDctrl 3D MIMO radars (Advance, Range, Runway, Ultra SR, Ultra LR, Follow) providing detection capabilities; SKYctrl anti-drone systems (S, L, and Terrahawk Paladin) for neutralization; and Cyview C2 Suite for command and control. These integrate into the comprehensive SAN program for border security. The FIELDctrl radar family uses FMCW technology and AI/machine learning for precise LSS (Low, Slow, Small) target detection and classification. SKYctrl systems provide modular detection and neutralization (soft-kill and hard-kill) solutions scalable from portable individual units to containerized multi-system deployments. Cyview C2 Suite serves as the network-centric integration layer, aggregating sensor data and enabling coordinated threat response. The product portfolio addresses both military and civilian markets including armed forces, airports, critical infrastructure, border security, and public events.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FIELDctrl: 3D MIMO radar family for drone detection and tracking across various ranges and applications
- SKYctrl
- Cyview C2
- SanView
Products and services
- FIELDctrl Advance 3D MIMO radar dedicated to protecting objects at close range. Features 90°/60° azimuth/elevation coverage, up to 3 km detection range for micro UAVs (RCS 0.1 m²), 80 W output power. Designed for outposts, military bases and industrial facilities.
- FIELDctrl Range Extended-range 3D MIMO radar enabling earlier identification of potential air threats. Features up to 9 km detection range, 645×360×180 mm dimensions, 31.4 kg weight. Key component of early warning systems for airports, harbors and industrial sites.
- FIELDctrl Runway Specialized 3D MIMO radar optimized for airport infrastructure protection. Features 45°/20° coverage, up to 14 km detection range, focused beam for precise surveillance of approach zones and runways. Dimensions 850×567×190 mm, weight 40.6 kg.
- FIELDctrl Ultra SR Advanced 3D MIMO radar with significantly extended elevation coverage of 90°/90°. Features up to 5 km detection range (micro UAV RCS 0.01 m²), up to 7.5 km for larger targets. Provides maximum tight detection zone for closest surroundings of protected areas.
- FIELDctrl Ultra LR Most advanced radar in product family for comprehensive airspace monitoring with very large angle of coverage. Features FMCW radar type, 160 W output power, operating frequency 9.7-10 GHz, up to 12 km detection range, IP66/IP67 protection rating.
- FIELDctrl Follow Unique solution with rotating mechanism for dynamic target tracking over wide angles. Features 90°/90° coverage, 200 W output power, 6 km detection range. Interacts with acoustic early warning system that automatically directs radar to detected threats.
- SKYctrl S Lightweight and portable battle-tested anti-drone system with full deployment in under 5 minutes. Features 3D multiple target tracking radar with MHT algorithm, automatic drone classification (Class 1-3), automated jammer with directive antennas, supports hard-kill effector integration. Used by Polish Armed Forces and Armed Forces of Ukraine.
- SKYctrl L Large-scale containerized anti-drone system suitable for protecting forces, high-value assets and command posts. Single-person operation, integrates FIELDctrl 3D MIMO radars (Advance and/or Range), fiber optic communication for up to 4 linked systems, fully vehicle-transportable.
- MSI & APS Terrahawk Paladin Advanced network-centric anti-drone system combining precise 3D radars with kinetic and non-kinetic target neutralization. Features APS-designed radar subsystem and non-kinetic jammer, MSI Defence Systems 30mm MK44 Bushmaster chain gun (hard-kill effector), CyView C2 command system. Up to 4 platforms can be combined into one jointly controlled module.
- Cyview C2 Suite Proprietary network-centric command and control software that integrates data from detection and neutralization systems. Features PDQ predictive maps, data analysis software, open APIs for external system integration, supports both soft-kill and hard-kill effectors, real-time threat monitoring and analysis.
- SAN (System Antydronowy) Program Europe's largest and most advanced C-UAS system with €3.6 billion contract value. APS provides SanView C2 system (dedicated CyView implementation) and FIELDctrl Ultra/Follow radars for autonomous detection, identification and neutralization of airborne threats. 18 batteries protect 186 km of Poland's eastern border under the Eastern Shield initiative.
Quantifiable outcome
- Effective detection of micro-drones at distances exceeding 6 km
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Advanced Protection Systems
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Advanced Protection Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability7 records
Feature5 records
Advanced Protection Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, supporting and significant.
- Kongsberg Defence & AerospacecoreKongsberg partnered with PGZ consortium and APS for Poland's €3.6B SAN program. Kongsberg provides PROTECTOR weapon stations and interceptor drones, while APS supplies C2 software (SanView) and FIELDctrl radars. System forms Europe's largest integrated anti-drone network.
- PGZ (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa) ConsortiumcorePGZ consortium partnered with Kongsberg and APS for Poland's SAN counter-UAS program worth approximately $1.67 billion. The consortium represents Polish domestic defense industry with ~60% of program value allocated to Polish industry.
- Končar (Croatia)minorCroatian company Končar partnered with APS as part of Croatia's €125 million anti-drone procurement. The project involves Croatian and Polish companies with focus on domestic industrial growth.
- European Defence Agency - MUSICODE ConsortiumsupportingInternational R&D project coordinated by Norway's Forsvarets Forskningsinstitutt. APS participated as part of Polish consortium including PIAP, Wojskowy Instytut Techniki Inżynieryjnej, and Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna. Project developed UGV platform with multi-sensor IED detection capabilities.
- MSI Defence Systems (UK)significantCollaboration with British company MSI Defence Systems to develop the MSI-DS TERRAHAWK PALADIN. APS provides radar subsystem and non-kinetic effector (jammer); MSI provides 30mm MK44 Bushmaster chain-gun for kinetic neutralization. System managed by APS's CyView C2.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Advanced Protection Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- D-Fend Solutions: Israeli C-UAS specialist focused on RF cyber-takeover countermeasures (EnforceAir) for airports, prisons, and military bases. Comparable customer verticals (especially airports and corrections) and similar military-grade deployment model.
- DroneShield: Australia-listed (ASX:DRO) counter-UAS specialist offering DroneSentry and RfPatrol detection and defeat systems. Closely comparable multi-sensor, multi-effector C-UAS portfolio targeting military, government, airports, and critical infrastructure customers globally.
- Dedrone: US-based C-UAS detection company offering DedroneTracker command-and-control software integrated with RF, radar, and camera sensors. Comparable in targeting airspace protection for defense, airports, prisons, and critical infrastructure.
- Robin Radar Systems: Dutch specialist in drone detection radar (IRIS, ELVIRA product lines), with comparable FMCW radar technology and a similar focus on aviation, defense, and critical infrastructure customers. Strong direct radar-technology competitor to APS's FIELDctrl family.
- Blighter Surveillance Systems: UK-based radar company producing the A800 series 3D Doppler and electronic-scanning radars used in C-UAS and border security. Comparable radar-first C-UAS architecture and similar military, border, and airport customer base.
- Fortem Technologies: US-based C-UAS company combining radar detection (TrueView) with kinetic interceptor drones (DroneHunter). Comparable multi-sensor detection plus non-kinetic and kinetic effector architecture targeting defense, airports, and stadiums.
- Liteye Systems: US Colorado-based C-UAS integrator combining multiple radar, RF, and EO/IR sensors with soft-kill effectors, supplying US DoD and allies. Closely comparable integrator role in multi-sensor counter-drone systems.
Broad incumbents
- IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries): Large Israeli defense prime with a C-UAS portfolio (ELTA Systems' Drone Guard) covering radar + EO/IR + RF detection and jamming. Comparable C-UAS technology but as part of a much broader aerospace and defense portfolio with global prime-contractor positioning.
- Anduril Industries: US defense-tech prime with the Lattice C2 platform, Ghost Helicopter, and Roadrunner C-UAS interceptor. Comparable software-defined C2 and autonomous counter-drone capabilities, but at significantly larger scale and US procurement footprint.
- Thales: European defense prime offering C-UAS solutions (EagleShield, Gamekeeper) combining radar, RF, and effector integration. Comparable NATO-aligned defense and security customer base, but as part of a large multi-domain aerospace and defense portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Advanced Protection Systems financial estimates
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Advanced Protection Systems leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Advanced Protection Systems funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds6 records
Investors3 records
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Advanced Protection Systems M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Advanced Protection Systems
What does Advanced Protection Systems do?
Advanced Protection Systems designs, manufactures and integrates counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions built around its proprietary FIELDctrl 3D MIMO FMCW radar family, SKYctrl modular anti-drone platforms (portable, containerized, and kinetic effector variants), and CyView C2 network-centric command-and-control software. Offerings span detection, classification, tracking and neutralization (soft-kill and hard-kill) of micro-drones and UAV swarms for armed forces, border security agencies, airports, critical infrastructure and public events.
Is Advanced Protection Systems a public or private company?
Advanced Protection Systems is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Advanced Protection Systems founded?
Advanced Protection Systems was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Advanced Protection Systems based?
Advanced Protection Systems is headquartered in Gdynia, Poland, in the Europe region.
How does Advanced Protection Systems make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Radars are the primary driver. The others are C-UAS System Sales, software - CyView C2, professional Services and maintenance and Support.
Who are Advanced Protection Systems's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are D-Fend Solutions, DroneShield, Dedrone, Robin Radar Systems, Blighter Surveillance Systems, Fortem Technologies and Liteye Systems. Broad incumbents are IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries), Anduril Industries and Thales.
Does Advanced Protection Systems have an API?
Yes. Open APIs that allow easy transfer of information to external systems. The system supports integration with external detection and neutralization systems through data exchange capabilities.
What industry is Advanced Protection Systems in?
Advanced Protection Systems's product category is Counter-UAS Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAOAN, Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Detection & Defeat Systems, with a secondary code of IMABAIAG, Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense. Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.