What Retia does

Retia, a.s. is a Czech defense technology company founded in 1993 in Pardubice, operating as a subsidiary within the CSG (Czechoslovak Group) Defence Systems division. It develops, manufactures, and modernizes radar systems, command-and-control (C2) systems, and ultra-wideband (UWB) localization and communication systems for military and civilian customers, building on the century-old radar heritage of Tesla Pardubice. Its product portfolio spans S-band and X-band radars (ReSAURION medium/long, ReGUARD, ReVISOR), UWB through-wall radar (ReTWIS 5+), the ReCUBE GBAD command-and-control platform, SW ADCCS air defense C2 software, counter-UAS effectors (ReJAMM df/omni, TePP NG), tactical planning software (RePLAN, SW BRO), data security products (ReNED, ReSEF, ReCRYPT), inertial navigation (ReINS), and integration of these subsystems into platforms such as TITUS, PANDUR II, MADR, and CAESAR.

The company monetizes through a mix of defense hardware sales, one-time and recurring software licenses, system integration and assembly services (including for the SPYDER air defense missile system), modernization programs for legacy Soviet-era systems (P-18, 2K12 KUB), and recurring support, training, and maintenance contracts, with a civilian line (ReDat Recording) for contact-center and ATC recording. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise sales to defense ministries and armed forces, supplemented by CSG Group consortium integration (Trident air defense with Tatra, Excalibur International, Roketsan) and partnerships with international primes such as Rafael and Airbus. Customers include the Czech Armed Forces and MoD, NATO, the U.S. Army, the FBI, the Finnish, Polish, and Slovak armies, and emerging markets including France (via ASMAN TECHNOLOGY) and Nigeria. Retia holds NATO Secret and Czech SECRET facility clearances, AQAP 2110, and ISO 9001/14001/27001 certifications, and operates from Pardubice and Čepí in the Czech Republic with reported sales into over 50 countries.

Name

Retia

Legal name

RETIA, a.s.

Website

https://retia.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Retia is a Czech defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and modernizes radar, command-and-control, and counter-drone systems for NATO and allied militaries, serving the Czech Armed Forces, NATO, the U.S. Army, and ministries of defense across 50+ countries as a CSG Group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Electronics - Radar and Command & Control 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

C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links (IMABAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) Systems (IMABAOAA), Defense Communications (Secure Radios, SATCOM Terminals, Crypto) (IMABAGAG)

Keywords

• Radar systems
• Command and control
• Air defense systems
• Counter-drone solutions
• Defense electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Pardubice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense Hardware Systems: Sale of radar systems (S-Band, X-Band, UWB), command and control systems, sensors, and effectors to military and government customers. Includes air defense systems integration.
2. Software Solutions: Sale and licensing of specialized software including RePLAN tactical planning, SW ADCCS air defense command, SW BRO battle resource optimization, and ReCAS anti-drone software.
3. System Integration: Integration of systems into military platforms (TITUS, PANDUR II, CAESAR), installation, and commissioning services including SPYDER air defense missile system assembly.
4. Modernization Services: Modernization of legacy systems including ReVEAL P-18 radar modernization and 2K12 KUB air defense system upgrades for NATO and Czech Armed Forces.
5. Support and Maintenance: Service and support for installed systems, including training, logistics support, and certification services.
6. Civilian Solutions: Solutions for civilian market including critical infrastructure protection, airport security, and logistics facilities, including drone detection and mitigation (C-UAV).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RETIA develops, manufactures, and modernizes radar systems, command and control (C2) systems, UWB localization and communication systems, sensors, and RF effectors for military and civilian security applications. Core offerings center on ground-based air defense (GBAD), counter-drone (C-UAS) solutions, and tactical command software, delivered as integrated hardware/software platforms to defense ministries, armed forces, and homeland-security customers in over 50 countries.

Product overview

RETIA is a Czech defense technology company that develops, manufactures, and modernizes radar systems, command and control systems, and UWB localization and communication systems for military and civilian applications. The product portfolio centers on air defense and counter-drone solutions: ReGUARD and ReVISOR radars form the sensor foundation; ReCUBE GBAD and SW ADCCS provide command and control capabilities; ReJAMM df/omni and TePP NG serve as effectors for threat neutralization. The HM ADS solution integrates ReSAURION radars with ReCUBE gbad for highly mobile air defense, while ReCAS combines multiple components (ReGUARD, ReCAM vision, ReSCAN, ReJAMM) into a comprehensive anti-drone system. SVIX enables integration of these systems into military platforms (PANDUR II, MADR, TITUS). Civilian offerings include ReDat Recording for voice/screen/data recording in contact centers, dispatch centers, and air traffic control. Software products include RePLAN for tactical planning, SW BRO for battle resource optimization, and Multi-Sensor Tracker for vehicle-mounted threat detection. The company also offers data security products (ReNED, ReSEF, ReCRYPT), navigation systems (ReINS), and modernization services for existing radar and defense systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReDat Recording: A brand of RETIA, a.s. providing sophisticated systems for recording voice, screen, and other data, serving contact centers, dispatch centers, ATM/ATC, and other sectors.

Products and services

• ReGUARD 3D radar for detecting and tracking ground and low-flying targets; a key component of RETIA's counter-drone solution for military and critical-infrastructure customers.
• ReTWIS 5+ Ultra-Wideband (UWB) portable radar capable of detecting movement behind walls and other non-metallic obstacles at up to 40 m range; designed for military, special operations, and law enforcement users.
• ReVISOR Short-range X-band radar for detailed surveillance of small targets in dynamic environments; delivered to the Czech Armed Forces.
• ReSAURION medium Medium-range radar designed for the Highly Mobile Air Defence System (HM ADS), providing airspace surveillance for ground-based air defense.
• ReSAURION long Long-range radar for the Highly Mobile Air Defence System (HM ADS), delivering long-term airspace surveillance for air defense operations.
• S-Band Radars Robust radar coverage for long-term airspace surveillance; S-Band product line used in air defense and air traffic control-related applications.
• X-Band Radars Detailed radar surveillance of small targets in dynamic environments; X-Band product line including ReGUARD and ReVISOR for counter-drone and SHORAD use cases.
• ReCUBE gbad (GBAD) Modern mobile command and control system for ground-based air defence (GBAD), providing fully integrated real-time control of all system sensors and effectors to protect military formations and strategic facilities against aircraft, missiles, drones, and aerial threats.
• SW ADCCS Air Defense Command & Control System - integrated, real-time, multi-level data fusion software for managing complex aerial threats with fire command and control capabilities.
• SW BRO Battle Resource Optimization software supporting pre-mission planning, in-mission performance estimation, real-time actionable recommendations, and post-mission debriefing for commanders.
• RePLAN Commander's software tool for effective planning of combat operations, enabling comparison of tactical tasks and simulation of planned solutions for defense planners.
• ReJAMM df Ruggedized RF drone jammer designed for On-The-Move missions, jamming a wide range of radio signals for non-lethal counter-UAS neutralization.
• ReJAMM omni Omnidirectional RF jammer providing comprehensive protection against wireless threats as a non-lethal counter-drone effector.
• TePP NG Next-generation ground-based air defense weapon system serving as a hard-kill effector within RETIA's integrated air defense solutions.
• ReCAM vision Electro-optical vision sensor that is part of the ReCAS Complex Anti-drone System, providing visual detection and tracking to complement radar data.
• ReSCAN omni/df Omnidirectional and direction-finding RF scan sensors for threat detection and tracking, used within the ReCAS Complex Anti-drone System.
• Multi-Sensor Tracker Vehicle-mounted sensor fusion system combining X-band radar and electro-optical sensors to detect and track approaching hostile drones and surface threats, delivering a unified situational picture for vehicle crews.
• ReINS High-Accuracy Land Inertial Navigation System for military platforms, integrated within the SVIX solution for vehicle electronics on PANDUR II, MADR, TITUS, and SAAV platforms.
• ADU01 Diagnostic System Advanced on-board diagnostic and data management system for collecting diagnostic information from vehicle vetronic systems on military platforms.
• ReNED Managed network connectivity solution focused on protecting sensitive data, part of RETIA's data security product portfolio.
• ReSEF rack Rack-mounted data security solution providing encryption and secure network functions for defense and critical infrastructure customers.
• ReSEF rugged Ruggedized data security solution for demanding tactical environments, part of RETIA's data security portfolio.
• ReCRYPT Encryption and cryptographic solution for protecting sensitive data on defense networks.
• ReCAS (Complex Anti-drone System) Integrated counter-UAS defense solution combining ReGUARD radar, ReCAM vision, ReSCAN omni/df sensors, and ReJAMM df/omni jammers for the detection and neutralization of drone threats.
• HM ADS (Highly Mobile Air Defence System) Integrated highly mobile air defence solution combining ReSAURION medium and long-range radars with the ReCUBE gbad command and control system.
• SVIX Smart Integration of Military Technology into Mobile Platforms solution, integrating ClearSky and ReINS systems into PANDUR II, MADR, TITUS, and SAAV vehicles.
• ReAMIS RETIA Anti Mining Systems providing autonomous detection, localization, tracking, and neutralization of mining threats for military and security customers.
• Modernization Programs (ReVEAL P-18, SURN) Modernization services that extend the life and performance of existing radar and air defense systems at a fraction of the cost of new technology, including the ReVEAL P-18 and SURN programs.
• ReDat Recording Civilian product line of RETIA providing systems for recording voice, screen, and other data for contact centers, dispatch centers, and ATM/ATC environments.
• SPYDER Air Defense Missile System (assembly & commissioning) Air defense missile system that RETIA assembles and commissions for the Czech Army as part of the approximately 14 billion CZK modernization program, with engagement range from 30 to 80 km.

Quantifiable outcome

• ReTWIS radar capable of detecting movement behind walls at 40m range with extremely low weight and compact dimensions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 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

AI capability4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CSG (Czechoslovak Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRETIA is a member of CSG, an industrial-technological group of over 100 manufacturing, development, and trading companies across European countries and the USA with over 14,000 employees and revenues exceeding 6 billion EUR. CSG is organized into CSG Defence Systems and CSG Ammo+ divisions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lockheed Martin: U.S. defense prime with integrated air defense systems (e.g., Patriot, MEADS) and a deep sensor portfolio. Sets the upper-bound benchmark and competes with Retia as a tier-1 or prime on allied modernization programs.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI): Israeli state-owned defense and aerospace prime with radar (e.g., ELTA division), air defense systems (Barak family), and C4ISR offerings. Comparable to Retia in air defense and sensor fusion capabilities, but at a much larger scale.
• RTX (Raytheon): U.S. defense prime with major radar (e.g., Patriot radar, LTAMDS) and integrated air and missile defense franchises. Relevant incumbent benchmark for the air defense and radar segments Retia targets.
• Leonardo: Italian defense electronics and aerospace major with radar (e.g., RAT-31, Kronos family) and C4I capabilities. Competes with Retia in European air defense and counter-drone opportunities at a larger, more diversified scale.
• Thales: Global defense prime with leading positions in air defense radars, C2 systems, and electronic warfare. Competes with Retia for large air defense programs and serves as the broader reference point for the addressable market Retia is targeting.
• Rheinmetall: German defense group with air defense systems (e.g., Skynex, Oerlikon) and counter-drone solutions. A relevant incumbent competitor in the European GBAD and C-UAS market where Retia sells HM ADS and ReCAS.

Direct peers

• Saab: Swedish defense group with strong radar (Giraffe family), C2, and integrated air defense offerings. Comparable to Retia as a non-US, NATO-aligned specialist that bundles sensors, command systems, and effectors into integrated solutions.
• Hensoldt: German defense electronics specialist focused on radar, IFF, electronic warfare, and sensor solutions for air defense and surveillance. Closest direct comparison to Retia as a mid-sized European radar and C2 specialist serving NATO customers.
• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics company with strong positions in C4I, EW, radar, and counter-UAS. Directly comparable to Retia in scope of technologies and as an export-oriented specialist serving NATO and allied customers.

Emerging players

• Indra: Spanish defense and IT company with radar, electronic defense, and air traffic management offerings. Comparable to Retia as a regional European player pursuing similar air defense and C2 export opportunities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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