Reutech Radar Systems
Reutech Radar Systems is a South African division of Reunert Pty Ltd that designs and manufactures advanced 2D, 3D, and 4D surveillance and tracking radar systems for defence forces, security operators, and global mining companies across 25+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersStellenbosch, South Africa
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Reutech Radar Systems does
Reutech Radar Systems (Pty) Ltd is a South African designer and manufacturer of advanced radar systems, established in 1987 in Stellenbosch as a joint venture between Reunert, Armscor, and the South African Department of Defence. The company operates as a division of Reutech Pty (Ltd), a wholly owned subsidiary of JSE-listed Reunert Limited, with participation from EADS and Kgorong Investment Holdings. It employs 251-500 staff across headquarters in Stellenbosch and a regional subsidiary in Perth, Australia (established 2019).
The product portfolio spans three vertical segments. Defence solutions comprise 2D radars (RSR 210N, 903, 905, 906/StealthRad, 906N), 3D radars (RSR 430, 610, 936, 936N, plus future RSR 650/655), 4D radars (RSR 420/420N), the FORT tracking radar (RTS 3200), self-protection sensors (RSR 150), electronic intelligence (RIS 100), and hostile fire indication (RDS 180). Security solutions include the Perimeter Intrusion Monitoring System (PIMS) and Mobile Sensor Station X300. Mining solutions centre on the MSR slope-stability radar family (including MSR Halo SAR and MSR IV Esprit), Sub Surface Profiler, Slope Vision camera, and Berm Monitoring System. Core technical competencies include FMCW, LPI, SAR, phased-array, and slotted-waveguide antenna design, supported by proprietary software (ScatterX, MSR Connect).
Reutech generates revenue primarily through project-based B2B enterprise sales of hardware systems to national defence ministries and major mining operators, supplemented by full-lifecycle engineering, installation, and support services. Distribution combines direct sales with channel partners including Electronicon AS (Norway), ROCK Australia and Reutech Australia (Australasia), 3D Laser Mapping (Southern Africa), and a DJI Enterprise dealership. Customers include the Royal Norwegian Navy, SANDF, multiple Middle East militaries, the Government of the Philippines, Gold Fields, AngloGold Ashanti, and Newmont (PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara), with MSR systems deployed at over 75 mines in 25+ countries.
Reutech Radar Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Reutech Radar Systems
- Legal name
- Reutech Radar Systems (Pty) Ltd
- Website
- https://reutechradar.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Reutech Radar Systems is a South African division of Reunert Pty Ltd that designs and manufactures advanced 2D, 3D, and 4D surveillance and tracking radar systems for defence forces, security operators, and global mining companies across 25+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Reutech Radar Systems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Defence and Security Radar 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
- Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval) (IMABAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links (IMABAGAE), Military ISR, EW & SIGINT Payloads (Airborne) (IMABAMAF)
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Where Reutech Radar Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Stellenbosch
- HQ country
- South Africa
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices3 records
Markets served
Reutech Radar 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
- Defence Radar Systems: Sale of search and tracking radar systems to military and naval customers, including 2D/3D/4D radars, tracking radars, and electronic warfare sensors. Revenue is project-based, typically large contract values with long sales cycles involving government procurement processes.
- Mining Safety Radar Systems: Sale of slope stability monitoring radars (MSR series), sub-surface profilers, and related geotechnical monitoring systems to open-pit and underground mines globally. Includes associated software (MSR Connect, ScatterX) and support services.
- Security Radar Solutions: Sale of perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIMS/IDS), mobile sensor stations (X300), and berm monitoring systems for industrial asset protection and mining safety compliance.
- Engineering and Support Services: Full lifecycle services including requirements definition, specification, development, qualification, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and post-delivery support. Also covers end-of-life disposal and logistics engineering through ILS process.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
Reutech Radar Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Reutech Radar Systems designs, develops, and manufactures search and tracking radar systems for the defence, security, and mining industries. Its portfolio covers 2D, 3D, and 4D surveillance radars, FMCW and LPI covert radars, tracking radars combining radar and electro-optics, electronic intelligence sensors, perimeter intrusion systems, and slope-stability radars for open-pit and underground mines. The company supplies navies, armies, and air forces globally, as well as major mining operators, and provides full lifecycle engineering, installation, commissioning, and support services.
Product overview
Reutech Radar Systems is a South African radar systems company established in 1987, operating as a division of Reunert Pty Ltd. The company designs and manufactures advanced radar systems for defence, security, and mining applications, and is recognized as a world leader in radar technology. The product portfolio spans three core segments: Defence solutions including 2D radars (RSR 210N, RSR 903, RSR 905, RSR 906/StealthRad, RSR 906N), 3D radars (RSR 430, RSR 610, RSR 936, RSR 936N, RSR 650/RSR 655), 4D radars (RSR 420, RSR 420N), tracking radars (RTS 3200 FORT), self-protection sensors (RSR 150), electronic intelligence systems (RIS 100), hostile fire detection (RDS 180), and perimeter surveillance systems (RSR 102-1000, RFTS 200); Security solutions comprising the Perimeter Intrusion Monitoring System (PIMS/IDS) and Mobile Sensor Station X300; and Mining solutions including the MSR Modular Series slope stability radars, MSR Halo SAR system, MSR IV Esprit, Sub Surface Profiler, Slope Vision, Geotechnical Monitoring Centre, Reutech Digital Compass, and Berm Monitoring System. The company also manufactures specialised antennas, radio-frequency components, and provides systems engineering and project management services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- StealthRad: Family of low-cost, lightweight, Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radars including RSR 904, RSR 906, RSR 940 Spider models.
- Movement and Surveying Radar (MSR)
- Perimeter Intrusion Monitoring System (PIMS)
- FORT (FMCW Optronics Radar Tracking System)
Products and services
- RSR 210N Naval Air/Sea Surveillance Radar Lightweight X-band 2D naval air/sea surveillance radar for close-range detection, helicopter management, fire support, and ship self-defence. Compatible with SPY-1 systems and used by the Royal Norwegian Navy on Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates.
- RSR 906 / RSR 904 StealthRad (LPI FMCW Radar) Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) X-band 2D surveillance radar using Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology. Used for anti-poaching initiatives in Kruger National Park (RSR 904) and military applications (RSR 906, capable of air and maritime surveillance out to 80km at 190kg).
- RSR 906N Naval StealthRad Radar Naval version of the StealthRad LPI FMCW 2D surveillance radar for maritime and littoral operations on smaller naval vessels.
- RSR 903 Ground Surveillance Radar 2D ground surveillance radar from the StealthRad family for perimeter and border security applications.
- RSR 905 2D Surveillance Radar 2D surveillance radar for ground-based defence applications.
- RSR 430 3D Radar 3D surveillance radar providing elevation information in addition to azimuth and range, for defence applications.
- RSR 610 3D Radar New-generation 3D radar system for defence applications, providing full 3D target tracking with elevation.
- RSR 936 3D Radar 3D surveillance radar for combined air and maritime surveillance applications.
- RSR 936N Naval 3D Radar Naval version of the 3D surveillance radar for maritime air/sea surveillance.
- RSR 420 4D Ground-Based Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar 4D ground-based surveillance and target acquisition radar providing full spatial target tracking including elevation and rate information for target acquisition.
- RSR 420N 4D Naval Air/Sea Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar 4D naval air/sea surveillance and target acquisition radar providing full 4D target tracking for maritime operations.
- RTS 3200 FORT (FMCW Optronics Radar Tracker) Lightweight FMCW optronics radar tracker combining radar and EO/IR sensors for naval fire control, helicopter management, and ship self-defence. Detects aircraft to 27km, surface missiles to 13km, and 35mm rounds to 7km with instrumented range to 40km.
- RSR 150 Active Self Protection Sensor 3D radar sensor for vehicle self-protection, detecting threats to military vehicles.
- RIS 100 Electronic Intelligence / Navigation Radar Intercept Sensor Passive RF sensor for detection of vessels and aircraft by intercepting their radar emissions. Used for detection of dark vessels that deactivate AIS transponders, commissioned on Bongao Peak in the Philippines.
- RDS 180 Hostile Fire Radar Radar system designed to detect and track incoming hostile fire, rocket, and mortar threats.
- RSR 102-1000 X-band Land/Perimeter Surveillance Radar X-band land and perimeter surveillance radar for border and asset protection in defence applications.
- RFTS 200 Independent Flight Termination System Independent flight termination system for aerospace safety applications, providing autonomous flight termination capability.
- RSR 650 / RSR 655 Future 3D Radar Next-generation 3D radar systems currently under development.
- RSR 940 Spider Covert Air and Sea Surface Surveillance Radar Covert air and sea surface surveillance radar. Fully coherent, low-cost, lightweight LPI FMCW radar designed for littoral waters and asymmetric threat protection, detecting smaller sea and air targets than conventional surveillance radars.
- ESR 220 Thutlwa L-Band Surveillance Radar L-band 2D surveillance radar for the South African Army, deployed as battery command post system and for rapid deployment local warning (e.g., 2010 Soccer World Cup airspace security).
- Perimeter Intrusion Monitoring System (PIMS / Intrusion Detection System) Perimeter Intrusion Monitoring System integrating ground surveillance radar with PTZ cameras for all-weather, day/night asset protection. Provides geo-referenced intruder position reporting and automatic camera cueing for industrial sites and border security.
- Mobile Sensor Station (X300) Mobile radar-based surveillance platform mounted on a rugged all-terrain trailer with solar or diesel power. Provides rapid deployment perimeter protection with integrated PTZ thermal/day camera and scalable detection ranges up to 1,500m on vehicles.
- Movement and Surveying Radar (MSR) Modular Series Slope stability radar providing real-time detection of slope instabilities in open-pit mines. Features geo-referencing, all-weather operation, and operational availability exceeding 99%. The MSR Modular Series is powered by ScatterX proprietary signal-processing software enabling operational range up to 4,000m.
- MSR Halo (Next-Generation SAR Mining Radar) Next-generation Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system for slope stability monitoring in open-pit mines, offering exceptional coverage, long range, and high resolution.
- MSR IV Esprit Slope Monitoring Radar Most sophisticated slope monitoring radar in the MSR range, completing a full scan in less than 2 seconds for the most accurate 3D data.
- Sub Surface Profiler (SSP) Ground Penetrating Radar Ground penetrating radar for underground mining that detects dangerous fractures in tunnel walls and ceilings with pinpoint accuracy. Penetrates up to 10 meters of rock and provides real-time 2D imaging of rock formations to identify dangerous voids and solid rock.
- Slope Vision Georeferenced Camera System Georeferenced camera system for the geotechnical industry. Provides independent visual confirmation of slope instabilities detected by MSR radar with X30 zoom and operation in temperatures down to -51C.
- Geotechnical Monitoring Centre (GMC) Advanced real-time geotechnical monitoring service for mining operations worldwide.
- Reutech Digital Compass (RDC) Handheld battery-powered digital tilt-corrected compass designed for the mining geotechnical community.
- Berm Monitoring System (BMS) Automated continuous monitoring system for safety berm compliance in open-pit mines. Uses RIEGL Laser Scanner for 360-degree scanning at 3-minute intervals and triggers automatic alarms and dispatches dozer operators when non-compliant berms are detected.
- Engineering and Support Services Full lifecycle engineering services for radar systems including requirements definition, specification, development, qualification, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and post-delivery support. Also covers end-of-life disposal and logistics engineering through the ILS process.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99%+ operational availability for mining radar systems under harsh conditions including extreme tropical environments.
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Companies that use Reutech Radar Systems
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
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Reutech Radar Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI capability7 records
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Reutech Radar Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Horts Geo-SolutionsminorHorts Geo-Solutions collaborated with Reutech Mining and Syperion to jointly develop the Berm Monitoring System (BMS), which uses RIEGL laser scanning technology for automated 360-degree safety berm compliance monitoring in open-pit mines.
- SyperionminorSyperion partnered with Reutech Mining and Horts Geo-Solutions to jointly develop the Berm Monitoring System (BMS), combining laser scanning and geotechnical expertise for automated safety berm monitoring.
- DJIcoreReutech Radar Systems signed a dealership agreement with DJI, the world-leading supplier of consumer and industrial drones. Reutech serves as the dealer for DJI's Enterprise product range including Mavic 2 Enterprise, Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual, and Matrice 300 RTK drones with Zenmuse H20/H20T payloads, focused on the South African defence and security domain. DJI's FlightHub software for drone mission management is also distributed alongside radar applications as a complementary solution.
- VIST Group (Zyfra Group)minorVIST Group (part of Zyfra Group, a Russian mining solutions provider) teamed up with Reutech Mining to combine Reutech's Sub Surface Profiler radar sensors with VIST Group's predictive analytics software and Getac rugged tablets to create a comprehensive underground mine safety solution detecting fractures in tunnel walls and ceilings.
- Reutech AustraliacoreReutech Australia was established as a legal entity in Welshpool, Perth to serve Australasian clients directly. Previously operated through distributorship model since 2007. The entity is fully staffed with Richard Evans as General Manager and Phil McKenna as Operations Manager to ensure best service delivery and support to the regional client base.
- ROCK AustraliacoreROCK Australia serves as the distributor for Reutech Mining's MSR (Movement and Surveying Radar) products across Australasia. ROCK Australia supplied and serviced the MSR 300 at Batu Hijau mine in Indonesia and provides ongoing support for Australian mining operations.
- 3D Laser Mappingcore3D Laser Mapping (UK-based laser scanning specialist and Riegl premier distributor) appointed Reutech Radar Systems as the exclusive distributor for their long-range 3D laser scanning and slope monitoring systems in South Africa and SADC region. Reutech distributes SiteMonitor (laser-based slope monitoring) and Rapid Mapping System alongside its own MSR radar products.
- Electronicon AScoreNorwegian partner company (located in Bergen) working with Reutech Radar Systems on RSR 210N naval radar production and local support for the Royal Norwegian Navy's Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate programme. Companies issued a joint announcement on the RSR 210N selection by the Norwegian Defence Procurement Division.
- 3D Laser Mappingcore3D Laser Mapping Ltd appointed Reutech Radar Systems as the exclusive distributor for Southern Africa of long-range 3D laser scanning and slope monitoring systems. Products complement Reutech's own MSR radar technology, enabling mines to use both laser and radar systems together.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Reutech Radar Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Saab: Saab's Surveillance division (Giraffe, Sea Giraffe, Saab 9LV, Trackfire) is the closest direct peer to Reutech, sharing the same niche of compact 2D/3D surveillance and tracking radars for naval, ground-based air defence, and coastal/maritime security customers across the same defence ministries Reutech targets.
- Hensoldt: German radar specialist (TRML-4D, Spexer, TRS-4D) competing in ground-based air defence, naval, and perimeter surveillance radar - the same product categories Reutech addresses with the RSR 420, RSR 610, and PIMS family, especially for European and NATO-aligned customers.
- GroundProbe (Orica): The closest peer to Reutech's MSR mining business: world's leading slope stability radar vendor, now owned by Orica, directly competing against MSR Modular, MSR Halo, and MSR IV Esprit on open-pit slope monitoring at the same global mining customers.
- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) - Elta Systems: IAI/Elta develops and exports a comparable multi-domain radar portfolio (EL/M-2032, EL/M-2080, EL/M-2090) for naval, air defence, and ground surveillance, selling into the same emerging-market and export markets Reutech targets with RSR and StealthRad products.
Broad incumbents
- Thales: Tier-1 defence prime whose Ground Master, SMART-S, and Sea Fire families cover the same air/surveillance naval and ground-based radar segments Reutech competes in. While much broader in scope, Thales is the most common head-to-head competitor on Tier-2 and Tier-3 naval and border-security deals.
- Leonardo S.p.A. (formerly Finmeccanica): Italian defence group's radar business (Kronos, MFRA, Sentinel) sells ground-based air defence and naval radars to many of the same NATO and Middle Eastern customers Reutech addresses with the RSR 420 and FORT tracker.
- Indra Sistemas: Spanish defence and IT group whose ARSR, Lanza, and Blackhawk air-defence radar families overlap with Reutech's ground-based surveillance products, especially across European and Latin American defence procurement.
Emerging players
- Navtech Radar: UK-based perimeter surveillance radar specialist competing with Reutech's PIMS/IDS and X300 Mobile Sensor Station in high-value industrial, critical infrastructure, and border security deployments.
- Blighter Surveillance Systems: UK-based ground surveillance radar specialist offering A800 series radars for border, perimeter, and critical infrastructure security - directly comparable to Reutech's RSR 904/906 StealthRad and RSR 102-1000 perimeter products.
- RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems: RIEGL partners with Reutech on the Berm Monitoring System and previously with 3D Laser Mapping as Reutech's exclusive Southern Africa distributor. They sell complementary/competing laser-based slope monitoring systems in the same mining geotechnical segment.
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Competitive moat6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Reutech Radar Systems
What does Reutech Radar Systems do?
Reutech Radar Systems designs, develops, and manufactures search and tracking radar systems for the defence, security, and mining industries. Its portfolio covers 2D, 3D, and 4D surveillance radars, FMCW and LPI covert radars, tracking radars combining radar and electro-optics, electronic intelligence sensors, perimeter intrusion systems, and slope-stability radars for open-pit and underground mines. The company supplies navies, armies, and air forces globally, as well as major mining operators, and provides full lifecycle engineering, installation, commissioning, and support services.
Is Reutech Radar Systems a public or private company?
Reutech Radar Systems is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Reutech Radar Systems founded?
Reutech Radar Systems was founded in 1987. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Reutech Radar Systems based?
Reutech Radar Systems is headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa, in the Africa region.
How does Reutech Radar Systems make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Defence Radar Systems are the primary driver. The others are mining Safety Radar Systems, security Radar Solutions and engineering and Support Services.
Who are Reutech Radar Systems's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Saab, Hensoldt, GroundProbe (Orica) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) - Elta Systems. Broad incumbents are Thales, Leonardo S.p.A. (formerly Finmeccanica) and Indra Sistemas. Emerging players are Navtech Radar, Blighter Surveillance Systems and RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems.
Does Reutech Radar Systems have an API?
No public API is recorded for Reutech Radar Systems.
What industry is Reutech Radar Systems in?
Reutech Radar Systems's product category is Defence and Security Radar Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAGAA, Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval), with a secondary code of IMABAGAE, C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links. Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.