CTI

What CTI does

CTI (Computech International) is an Israeli defense and homeland security technology company headquartered in Petach Tikva, Israel. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing ruggedized Ground Control Systems (GCS) for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), robotic platforms, loitering munitions, and tactical command-and-control applications. Its customer base spans defense organizations, homeland security agencies, law enforcement, first responders, smart city operators, and industrial manufacturers, with named engagements including the IDF, Israeli Ministry of Defense, Elbit Systems, IAI, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Aeronautics, Motorola Solutions, and Plasan.

The company's product portfolio centers on the Ares series of six GCS platforms — Ares 8S, 10S, 10R, 12H, 12R, and 40 — built on ruggedized Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) computing platforms from Panasonic (FZ-40, FZ-G2, CF-33) and DT Research (DT 381RP). All products comply with MIL-STD-810G/H, MIL-STD-461/1275, and IP65 environmental standards, operate across temperature ranges of -29°C to +60°C, and integrate mission-specific controls such as APEM/OTTO joysticks, push-buttons, toggle switches, and multi-port Ethernet switches. CTI differentiates through in-house ruggedization IP, end-to-end electrical and mechanical engineering, prototyping, integration, environmental/EMI-RFI qualification, and certified repair services — positioning the firm as a one-stop shop for defense-grade tactical computing.

CTI generates revenue through three streams: (1) hardware sales of Ares-series GCS systems, (2) R&D and engineering services spanning concept, design, prototyping, integration, and testing, and (3) certified repair, preventive maintenance, and operational verification services. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing and no public price list, targeting procurement professionals at defense primes and government agencies. The company exhibits at U.S. defense conferences including Loitering Munitions USA (Arlington, May 2026) and SOF Week (Tampa, May 2026), holds Panasonic Authorized Partner and Authorized Service Center status, and carries ISO, DUNS, and UKAS certifications. With 11–50 employees, CTI operates as a small, focused niche player in the Israeli defense ecosystem.

Name

CTI

Legal name

Computech International

Website

https://cti-intl.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CTI (Computech International) is an Israeli defense technology company that designs and manufactures ruggedized Ground Control Systems and custom computing platforms for UAVs, UGVs, and tactical operations, serving defense, homeland security, law enforcement, and first responders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ruggedized Defense Computing Hardware

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Panel PCs & HMI Terminals (HDACALAE)

Keywords

• Ruggedized ground control systems
• Defense computing hardware
• Military tactical systems
• Homeland security solutions
• UAV control platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Petah Tiqva

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Ground Control Systems: Sale of ruggedized ground control systems (Ares series) and related mission-critical computing hardware to defense and security organizations
2. R&D and Engineering Services: Comprehensive engineering services including electrical/mechanical design, product development, prototyping, integration, testing, and qualification for defense and homeland security systems
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: Certified full-service repair lab providing inspection, part replacement, preventive maintenance, and operational verification for ruggedized hardware and subsystems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CTI designs, manufactures, and sells ruggedized Ground Control Systems (GCS) in the Ares product family for defense and homeland security applications. The systems are built on commercial off-the-shelf platforms from Panasonic and DT, integrated with custom hardware (joysticks, push-buttons, I/O interfaces) and software, and qualified to MIL-STD-810G/H and IP65 standards. The company also provides end-to-end R&D, electrical/mechanical engineering, prototyping, integration, testing, and certified repair lab services.

Product overview

CTI (Computech International) is a defense and homeland security technology company offering rugged, mission-critical computing solutions. The product portfolio consists of six Ground Control System (GCS) products in the Ares family series: Ares 8S (ultra-compact mobile operations), Ares 10S (multi-functional tactical display), Ares 10R (hands-on tactical control), Ares 12H (rugged Windows-based platform), Ares 12R (advanced tactical operations), and Ares 40 (high-performance complex operations). All products are ruggedized for military use, complying with MIL-STD and IP65 standards, and are built on platforms including Panasonic FZ-40, FZ-G2, CF-33, and DT 381RP. The company also provides full-service repair lab and end-to-end R&D engineering services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ares 40 A high-performance, mission-ready Ground Control System built on the Panasonic FZ-40 rugged laptop platform, designed for complex and high-demand defense operations. Features dual joysticks, push-buttons, toggle switches, MIL-STD-810G/IP65 compliance, Intel Core i7-1185G7 vPro, 8x 1Gbps Ethernet, and operating range -29C to +60C.
• Ares 12R A high-performance, mission-ready GCS built on the Panasonic CF-33 platform for advanced tactical operations. Combines powerful computing with extensive control interfaces including OTTO joysticks, push-buttons, toggles, and guards; MIL-STD-810H/IP65 compliant with Intel Core i7-1370P vPro and 4x Ethernet ports.
• Ares 12H A compact, mission-ready 12-inch GCS platform with high-brightness, sunlight-readable display. MIL-STD-810H/461/1275 and IP65 compliant; Intel i5-1345U or i7-1370P vPro; interfaces include USB, 8-port Ethernet switch, HDMI, RS232, GPS, and discrete I/O.
• Ares 10R A compact, mission-ready GCS built on the Panasonic FZ-G2 platform for hands-on tactical operations. Features dual APEM joysticks, 6 OTTO push-buttons, 2 flip guards; MIL-STD-810/IP65 compliant with Intel Core U5-135U vPro.
• Ares 10S A compact, mission-ready multi-functional command display built on the Panasonic FZ-G2 platform for real-time command and situational awareness. Intel Core i7-10810U vPro, 32GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe SSD, rugged tactical design.
• Ares 8S An ultra-compact, mission-ready GCS built on the DT 381RP platform for mobile and agile operations. Features 8-inch display, 2x APEM joysticks, 6x OTTO push-buttons, 2x flip guards, and operating range -30C to +60C in a lightweight form factor.
• R&D and Engineering Services End-to-end engineering services including electrical and mechanical engineering, product design, prototyping, integration, testing, manufacturing, and environmental/EMI-RFI qualification for defense and homeland security systems.
• Certified Repair Lab Services Full-service repair lab providing inspection, part replacement, preventive maintenance, and operational verification for ruggedized hardware and subsystems, compliant with military and industrial standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• CTI serves global defense and security projects with mission-critical systems

Named customers24 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PanasoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationPanasonic is a critical technology partner providing the rugged computing platforms (FZ-40, FZ-G2, CF-33) that CTI customizes and ruggedizes for defense and homeland security applications. CTI holds both Authorized Partner and Authorized Service Center status with Panasonic.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kontron (rugged computing): Kontron produces rugged computing platforms, HMI systems, and defense-grade electronics for military and industrial use. Competes with CTI in rugged COTS platforms and embedded control hardware for defense applications.
• Crystal Group: Crystal Group designs rugged servers, embedded computers, and GCS hardware for defense and aerospace markets. Closely comparable to CTI in delivering MIL-STD ruggedized hardware for unmanned system control and tactical applications.
• Trenton Systems: Trenton Systems builds ruggedized servers, workstations, and PCs certified to military standards for defense, industrial, and aerospace applications. Comparable to CTI in rugged computing platforms designed for harsh-environment command-and-control workloads.
• DT Research: DT Research designs rugged tablets, handhelds, and embedded computing systems for defense, public safety, and industrial verticals. Direct overlap with CTI given that CTI builds its Ares 8S on the DT Research DT 381RP platform.
• Getac Technology: Getac manufactures rugged laptops, tablets, and vehicle-mounted computers for defense, military, and tactical applications. Directly competes with CTI's Ares family in the rugged COTS computing segment used for command, control, and field-deployable mission systems.
• Systel, Inc. Systel specializes in ruggedized embedded computers and ground control stations for unmanned systems, with a strong presence in defense UAV markets. Highly comparable to CTI's Ares GCS portfolio serving ISR and tactical UAV operators.

Broad incumbents

• Elbit Systems: Elbit Systems is a major Israeli defense prime with broad capabilities in UAVs, C4I, and tactical systems; it is also a CTI customer using Ares GCS. Comparable as a defense electronics incumbent and integrator operating in the same ecosystem.
• Panasonic (Toughbook): Panasonic is CTI's primary platform supplier (FZ-40, FZ-G2, CF-33) and sells its own Toughbook rugged computing line directly to defense and public safety. Comparable as both a partner and competitive incumbent in the rugged COTS computing market.
• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems: Rafael is an Israeli defense prime focused on precision weapons, air defense, and tactical systems. Overlaps with CTI through shared defense customers and Israeli defense procurement ecosystem participation.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI): IAI is a leading Israeli aerospace and defense manufacturer with significant UAV and intelligence systems capabilities. Comparable as a major Israeli defense prime in CTI's customer ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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