IACIT

What IACIT does

IACIT Soluções Tecnologias S.A. is a privately held Brazilian defense and aerospace technology company founded in 1986 and headquartered in São José dos Campos, São Paulo. The company designs and manufactures radar, radio-navigation, and monitoring systems for the Brazilian Armed Forces (Navy, Air Force, Army), air traffic control authority DECEA, and disaster-monitoring agency Cemaden. Core products include the OTH 0100 Over-the-Horizon maritime surveillance radar (the first operational OTH radar in South America), the RMT 0200 S-band dual-polarization solid-state weather radar (the only one manufactured in Latin America), the DME 0200 radio-navigation system integrated into Brazil's DME/DME network, the GBAS 0100 CAT 1 ground-based augmentation system, the DRONEBlocker counter-drone system (deployed at the Rio 2016 Olympics), and the RCS 0400 telemetry and remote-control platform. Supporting software includes RouteCAST, NeuralCAST, TEND-MET (neural-network-based nowcasting), STSC, WEBRADAR, and SGTAN for air-navigation rate management.

Underlying technologies span over-the-horizon HF/surface-wave radar, dual-polarization solid-state weather radar, adaptive digital beam-forming, and AI/neural-network-based forecasting. IACIT is certified as a Strategic Defense Company (Empresa Estratégica de Defesa, EED) by Brazil's Ministry of Defense, and holds CMMI Level 3 v2.0 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications.

IACIT generates revenue through four streams: hardware system sales (radar, navigation, counter-drone equipment); software development and integration via its Software Factory; turnkey engineering services including installation, maintenance, and SLI support; and government-funded R&D contracts (FINEP, DECEA, defense ministries). All sales are direct enterprise engagements with Brazilian federal government customers via public procurement — no commercial, retail, or international customer base is disclosed. Recent activity (2024–2025) includes strategic partnerships with Indra, Meteomatics, DECEA, and FINEP, the MUST urban air mobility project, and the MANTA maritime surveillance extension.

Name

IACIT

Legal name

IACIT Soluções Tecnologias S.A.

Website

https://iacit.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

IACIT designs and manufactures radar, radio-navigation, weather-monitoring, and counter-drone systems for the Brazilian Armed Forces, DECEA, and Cemaden. Founded in 1986 in São José dos Campos, it is the only Latin American maker of S-band dual-polarization solid-state weather radar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Radar Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval) (IMABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH)

Keywords

• Defense radar systems
• Air traffic control
• Weather radar systems
• Maritime surveillance radar
• Telemetry monitoring systems

Headquarters

HQ city

São José Dos Campos

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Systems Sales: Sale of proprietary radar systems (OTH, weather radar, ocean radar), navigation equipment (DME), and defense systems (anti-drone). These are high-value capital equipment sales to government defense and aviation authorities, typically through long procurement cycles.
2. Software Development and Integration: Custom software development through the Software Factory (Fábrica de Software), including air navigation software (RouteCAST, NeuralCAST), meteorological systems (WEBRADAR, TEND-MET, STSC), and management systems (SGTAN). Services range from specific project phases to end-to-end enterprise solutions.
3. Engineering Services: Turnkey solutions including installation, maintenance, and integration of electronic systems for airports and telecommunications. Also includes technical consulting, assistance, and SLI (Support Level Agreement) services.
4. Government R&D Contracts: Research, development, and innovation projects funded by government agencies including FINEP, DECEA, and defense ministries. Projects include MUST (drone and flying car control systems) and specialized radar development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IACIT develops and manufactures advanced radar, navigation, and monitoring systems for defense, air traffic control, meteorology, and telemetry applications. Its portfolio includes Over-the-Horizon (OTH) maritime surveillance radars, S-band dual-polarization solid-state weather radars, DME and GBAS radio navigation equipment, anti-drone systems, ocean radar, telemetry and remote control systems, and a Software Factory producing air navigation and meteorological forecasting software. Products are sold primarily to Brazilian government defense forces and civil aviation authorities through direct enterprise sales and public procurement.

Product overview

IACIT offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-technology products and systems primarily focused on Air Traffic Control, Maritime Traffic Assistance, Defense and Public Security, Meteorology, Telemetry, and Software Factory services. The product line is organized into four main categories: CNS/ATM (air navigation systems including DME 0200, GBAS 0100 CAT 1, and ocean radar RADH 0200), Defense and Public Security (OTH 0100 over-the-horizon radar, DRONEBlocker counter-drone system), Meteorology (RMT 0200 S-band solid-state weather radar, WEBRADAR integration platform, Meteodrone atmospheric collection system), and Telemetry (RCS 0400 remote control system). Supporting software products include RouteCAST and NeuralCAST for air navigation, TEND-MET and STSC for meteorological forecasting, and SGTAN for air navigation rate management. The company develops products ranging from turnkey radar installations to specialized software systems, with ongoing projects like MUST for urban air mobility and MANTA for maritime surveillance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OTH 0100 (Over-The-Horizon Radar) Over-the-Horizon radar capable of tracking non-cooperative vessels up to 200 nautical miles from the coast, used for maritime surveillance and Exclusive Economic Zone monitoring by the Brazilian Navy.
• RMT 0200 Weather Radar S-band dual-polarization solid-state weather radar, one of the most modern worldwide, providing real-time storm structure and intensity data for severe weather detection and precipitation estimation for disaster monitoring agencies.
• DME 0200 Radio Navigation System First Brazilian DME radio navigation system integrated into the national DME/DME network, supporting ICAO Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and providing GPS backup for the Brazilian Air Force.
• GBAS 0100 CAT 1 (Ground-Based Augmentation System) Ground-Based Augmentation System Category 1 developed with DECEA for precision aircraft approach and landing, improving landing precision and safety in air traffic control.
• RADH 0200 Ocean Radar Ocean radar employing advanced digital signal processing for maritime current mapping, tornado and tsunami detection, and coastal surveillance for military and civil users.
• DRONEBlocker (Anti-Drone System) Drone detection and neutralization system developed for the Brazilian Army, providing protection against unauthorized drones at airports and major events.
• RCS 0400 Telemetry and Remote Control System Remote monitoring and control system providing real-time operational control, alarm history, management reports, and situational awareness for equipment deployed in isolated or remote locations.
• Meteodrone (Atmospheric Data Collection System) Drone-based atmospheric data collection system providing precise meteorological measurements in challenging environments, partnered with Meteomatics for the Brazilian market.
• SGTAN (Integrated System for Management of Air Navigation Rates) Integrated software system for management of air navigation rates, developed and produced for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB).
• WEBRADAR Meteorological Integration Platform Integration platform combining data from radars, satellites, sensors, weather stations and other networks to support operational meteorology activities and forecasting.
• Software Factory (Fábrica de Software) Services Custom software development services delivered through IACIT's Software Factory, covering air navigation software (RouteCAST, NeuralCAST), meteorological forecasting systems (TEND-MET, STSC), and enterprise management solutions, ranging from specific project phases to end-to-end solutions.
• Engineering Services (Turnkey Installation, Maintenance & Integration) Turnkey engineering services including installation, maintenance, and integration of electronic systems for airports and telecommunications, plus technical consulting, assistance, and Support Level Agreement (SLI) services for deployed systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• OTH 0100 monitors over 143,000 km² per radar with 120° transmission coverage
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• IndramajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Technological cooperation agreement announced at LAAD 2025 for technology transfer and joint development of solutions for air navigation and defense. Represents significant strategic partnership with major Spanish defense contractor.
• DECEA (Departamento de Controle do Espaço Aéreo)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Protocol signed for development of MUST project proof of concept - technology for drone and aircraft monitoring. DECEA is the Brazilian air traffic control authority and a key strategic partner for air navigation system development.
• FINEPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Contract signed with FINEP (government funding agency) for MUST project development - system for drone and flying car control. Government R&D funding partnership for urban mobility security.
• Cemaden (Centro Nacional de Monitoramento e Alertas de Desastres Naturais)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership with MCTI research unit for inauguration of RMT 0200 weather radar - first S-band dual-polarization solid-state radar in Brazil. Joint research for natural disaster monitoring and prevention.
• Marinha Brasileira (Brazilian Navy)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDeployment of OTH 0100 radar at Farol do Albardão, Rio Grande do Sul, for maritime surveillance and Exclusive Economic Zone monitoring. Long-term operational partnership for national sovereignty protection.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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