Name

Silent Sentinel

Legal name

Silent Sentinel

Website

https://silentsentinel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Long-Range Surveillance Cameras

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Security Technology & Systems (CCTV, Radar, AIS, Perimeter Sensors) (BPAKALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Video Surveillance System Design & Site Assessment (HSAHACAD), Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval) (IMABAGAA)

Keywords

• Long-range surveillance cameras
• Thermal imaging systems
• Multi-sensor security cameras
• Perimeter security cameras
• Defense surveillance cameras

Headquarters

HQ city

Ware

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Long-Range Surveillance Cameras): Silent Sentinel generates revenue primarily through the sale of ruggedized, multi-sensor long-range cameras. Products include the Jaegar PTZ camera and Aeron long-range night vision camera. Pricing is quote-based; customers include government organizations and critical infrastructure operators making capital purchases. Integration with NexOS control software may offer ancillary software revenue opportunities.
2. Integrated Software and Control Platform (NexOS): Cameras are managed through the NexOS control interface, which provides automatic target tracking, sensor fusion, and integration with third-party VMS and command-and-control platforms. This bundled software capability may generate service and maintenance revenue alongside hardware sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Silent Sentinel designs and manufactures ruggedized, multi-sensor long-range surveillance cameras that integrate cooled and uncooled thermal imaging, high-powered visible zoom optics (up to 2400mm), radar cueing, and laser rangefinding into a single IP67+ rated unit. The cameras are managed via the NexOS control platform or third-party video management and command-and-control systems, and are purpose-built for defense, border security, maritime, aviation, and critical infrastructure surveillance in extreme environments.

Product overview

Silent Sentinel is a product line of long-range security cameras and surveillance systems, now part of the Pelco portfolio under Motorola Solutions following acquisition in late 2024. The product portfolio centers on multi-sensor, ruggedized long-range thermal and PTZ cameras including the Jaegar (high-performance PTZ with 360-degree thermal views) and Aeron (long-range night vision) models. These cameras integrate visible optics, thermal imaging, radar cueing, and laser rangefinders into unified systems for mission-critical deployments in military, border security, maritime, aviation, and critical infrastructure protection. The Silent Sentinel product line operates alongside Pelco's VideoXpert VMS, NexOS control interface, and Smart Analytics platform, with integration support via ONVIF protocols.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silent Sentinel Jaegar: High-performance PTZ camera with thermal accuracy and 360° views for critical environments.
• Silent Sentinel Aeron

Products and services

• Silent Sentinel Jaegar High-performance PTZ camera with thermal accuracy and 360-degree views, designed to provide enhanced situational awareness for military, border protection, and critical infrastructure operators in mission-critical environments.
• Silent Sentinel Aeron Long-range night vision security camera delivering clarity and durability in complete darkness, capable of identifying activity over 5 miles with motion detection exceeding 15 miles in ideal conditions.
• Silent Sentinel Long-Range Thermal Camera Systems Multi-sensor surveillance systems combining thermal imaging, visible optics, radar cueing, and laser rangefinders in ruggedized IP67+ enclosures for long-range detection up to 30km (humans) and 46km (vehicles) in maritime, coastal, border, and other harsh environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Detect human-sized targets at over 9km (5 miles) and vehicle-sized targets beyond 24km (15 miles); top models reach 30km (18.8 miles) for humans and 46km (28.8 miles) for vehicles
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Motorola Solutions (parent via Pelco acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Silent Sentinel was acquired by Motorola Solutions in late 2024 (alongside Noggin) as a key pillar of its strategic shift from legacy radio hardware toward AI-driven surveillance and SaaS offerings. The acquisition is part of Motorola Solutions' plan to migrate its software portfolio to SaaS by 2026 and expand geographic presence in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Silent Sentinel is now marketed as part of Pelco's product line under the Motorola Solutions umbrella.
• ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum)coreTechnology or IntegrationSilent Sentinel cameras integrate with leading video management systems, command-and-control platforms, and radar solutions via open ONVIF integration protocols. ONVIF is an open industry forum providing standardized interfaces for IP-based physical security product integration.
• NexOS Control PlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationSilent Sentinel cameras are managed through the NexOS control interface, which provides unified detection, tracking, and verification capabilities including automatic target tracking (push-to-track, region of interest tracking, continuous autofocus). NexOS is Pelco's proprietary video management and camera control platform.
• VideoXpert (Pelco VMS)coreTechnology or IntegrationSilent Sentinel cameras are integrated with Pelco's VideoXpert video management system, which provides operators with unified camera control, video recording, and analytics across enterprise security deployments. VideoXpert Utilities and Add-ons further extend functionality.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Thales Group: Thales provides defense electronics, surveillance, and security solutions including thermal imaging and radar-based perimeter systems. It competes with Silent Sentinel in defense, border, and critical infrastructure surveillance programs globally.
• Dahua Technology: Dahua Technology is a major global manufacturer of video surveillance products including thermal and PTZ cameras for commercial, industrial, and government markets, providing pricing pressure across the security camera category in which Silent Sentinel operates.
• Hikvision: Hikvision is one of the world's largest video surveillance equipment manufacturers, offering thermal, PTZ, and AI-enabled cameras across price tiers. Its scale and pricing pressure affect the broader long-range and perimeter surveillance market where Silent Sentinel competes.
• Bosch Security Systems: Bosch Security Systems offers a broad portfolio of video surveillance, intrusion detection, and access control for commercial and government customers. While not specialized in extreme long-range thermal, Bosch competes for many of the same perimeter and critical infrastructure surveillance budgets.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major defense and aerospace prime delivering advanced sensor, surveillance, and integrated mission systems for military, border, and intelligence customers — a comparable customer set to Silent Sentinel's defense and critical infrastructure buyers.
• Honeywell Security: Honeywell's security business provides video surveillance, access control, and integrated security solutions for enterprise, industrial, and critical infrastructure customers, overlapping with Silent Sentinel in large-site perimeter and infrastructure protection deployments.

Direct peers

• Axis Communications: Axis Communications is a global leader in network video cameras and surveillance systems, serving enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure customers with PTZ, thermal, and ruggedized cameras. Silent Sentinel competes for long-range and defense-grade deployments where Axis's portfolio overlaps with Pelco's broader line.
• FLIR Systems (Teledyne FLIR): Teledyne FLIR is the leading manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras and sensor systems for defense, border, maritime, and industrial surveillance. Silent Sentinel directly competes in cooled/uncooled thermal long-range detection, with FLIR being the most established incumbent in thermal sensor technology.
• Pelco (Motorola Solutions): Pelco is Silent Sentinel's sister brand under Motorola Solutions, offering fixed, dome, PTZ, and specialty cameras. While Silent Sentinel extends Pelco's portfolio into long-range and defense-grade territory, the two lines are co-sold and overlap at the high end.

Emerging players

• IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) Elta Systems: IAI Elta manufactures advanced radar, electro-optic, and intelligence surveillance systems for defense and homeland security, including long-range observation and border protection solutions that compete with Silent Sentinel in defense-grade multi-sensor surveillance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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