What ELDIS Pardubice does

ELDIS Pardubice, s.r.o. is a Czech private limited company founded in July 1991 that designs and manufactures active radar systems for civilian and military air traffic control. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSG (Czechoslovak Group), sitting within the conglomerate's Aerospace & Defence Electronics division. ELDIS employs approximately 350 people at its headquarters in Pardubice, Czech Republic, and reports installations in more than 30 countries with over 100 systems deployed globally.

The company offers a modular portfolio spanning Primary Surveillance Radar (RL-2000 S-Band terminal radar; RL-3000 fully software-defined 3D long-range radar), Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR-1 with 256 NM range, MODE S, and ADS-B support), Precision Approach Radar (PAR-NG and PAR-E using Active Electronic Scanning Antenna technology with no mechanical movement), the proprietary ERDIS Air Traffic Management automation system, ADS-B ground stations, radomes, and a turnkey RPL-2000 Airport Radar System bundling radar plus mobile control tower. Roughly 90% of radar components are produced in-house, with an on-site anechoic chamber (1-18 GHz, ≥100 dB shielding) built with Albatross Projects and equipped with Rohde & Schwarz and Maturo instrumentation. Notable technical building blocks include GaN semiconductor technology in RL-3000 and AESA scanning in PAR-NG.

ELDIS generates revenue through direct hardware sales of custom-engineered radar systems to Air Navigation Service Providers, military air forces, and civil aviation authorities, complemented by long-duration post-warranty service and modernization contracts (a 15-year service component is included in the 2025 Czech ANSP deal). Customers span ANSPs and military organizations in India (99% airspace coverage), China, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Jordan, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, and others, with recent geographic expansion into Vietnam via a channel partnership with Excalibur International (VATM contract, February 2025). The company sells through direct enterprise field sales supported by regional channel partners and markets itself at international defense and ATC trade shows including Airspace World, LAAD Defence & Security, IDET, and Airspace Asia Pacific.

Name

ELDIS Pardubice

Legal name

ELDIS Pardubice, s.r.o.

Website

https://eldis.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Czech manufacturer ELDIS Pardubice, s.r.o. builds air traffic control radar systems — primary, secondary, precision approach (AESA-based PAR-NG), and long-range (GaN RL-3000) — plus its ERDIS ATM platform, serving ANSPs and air forces with 100+ installations across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Traffic Control 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), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE), Surveillance & Identification Avionics (ADS-B/Transponders/TCAS) (IMABAFAM)

Keywords

• Air traffic control radar
• Primary surveillance radar
• Secondary surveillance radar
• Precision approach radar
• Air traffic management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Pardubice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Radar System Sales: Sale of complete radar systems including RL-2000/MSSR-1 combined primary and secondary surveillance radars, PAR-NG precision approach radars, and turnkey airport solutions
2. Service and Maintenance: Post-warranty service contracts, upgrades, and modernization of radar systems including RL-5M modernization. Contract with Czech ANSP includes 15-year post-warranty service.
3. Anechoic Chamber Testing Services: Measurement services for antenna properties, RF circuits using Rohde&Schwarz equipment and spherical positioning system

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ELDIS Pardubice designs, develops, and manufactures active radar systems for civil and military air traffic control, including primary surveillance radar (PSR), monopulse secondary surveillance radar (MSSR), precision approach radar (PAR), and the ERDIS air traffic management automation system. The company also provides complete turnkey airport solutions (e.g., RPL-2000), ADS-B ground stations, radomes, ATC training simulators, post-warranty service and modernization contracts, and anechoic chamber measurement services.

Product overview

ELDIS Pardubice is a Czech manufacturer of active radar systems for air traffic control, offering a modular product portfolio that includes primary surveillance radars (RL-2000, RL-3000), secondary surveillance radars (MSSR-1), precision approach radars (PAR-NG, PAR-E), and integrated air traffic management systems (ERDIS). The company provides both standalone products and turnkey solutions, such as the RPL-2000 Airport Radar System which combines multiple radar types with the ERDIS ATM automation system. Additional offerings include ADS-B ground stations, protective radomes, and ATC training simulators. The product line supports civilian, military, and joint civil-military air traffic control operations with surveillance technologies including PSR, MSSR, ADS-B, WAM, and MLAT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RL-2000/MSSR-1 Combined Surveillance Radar Combined primary and secondary surveillance radar system for air traffic control, integrating the RL-2000 primary S-Band radar with the MSSR-1 monopulse secondary radar for ANSPs and military air forces.
• RL-2000 Primary Surveillance Radar Primary S-Band surveillance radar for Terminal Approach Control Area (TMA) operations, with fully solid-state modular configuration, high digitization, and fail-safe architecture for continuous 24/7 use.
• MSSR-1 Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar Monopulse secondary surveillance radar with up to 256 NM range, fully solid-state modular configuration, MODE S capability, and ADS-B support for civil and military ANSPs.
• RL-3000 3D Long-Range Surveillance Radar Fully software-defined 3D long-range air surveillance radar providing three-dimensional tracking information using advanced processing with fail-soft architecture, using GaN semiconductor technology for ANSPs.
• PAR-NG Precision Approach Radar (New Generation) Next-generation precision approach radar using Active Electronic Scanning Antenna (AESA) technology in both azimuth and elevation, enabling electronic scanning without mechanical antenna movement for approach and landing control.
• PAR-E Precision Approach Radar Precision approach radar providing critical support for approach and landing control of various aircraft, utilizing AESA technology for electronic scanning.
• ERDIS Air Traffic Management Automation System Automated Air Traffic Management system designed for civilian, military, and joint civil-military ATM centres, supporting surveillance and procedural ATC operations and forming part of the RPL-2000 turnkey solution.
• ADS-B Ground Station Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) ground station that receives aircraft position and identification data and forwards it to ATC systems, with up to 250 NM reception range.
• Radome Radio-transparent protective cover for radar antennas providing weather protection, improved aerodynamics, and extended component lifespan with a 20-year service life.
• ATC Simulator with PAR-SIM Module Air Traffic Control training simulator with the PAR-SIM module providing a complete training solution for precision approach radar operation, including APP and TWR position simulation capabilities.
• RPL-2000 Turnkey Airport Radar System Complete turnkey airport radar system comprising RL-2000 primary radar, MSSR-1 secondary radar, PAR-E precision approach radar, ERDIS ATM automation, and mobile control tower, for civil airport operators.
• Anechoic Chamber Measurement Services Professional measurement services for antenna properties and RF circuits, performed in ELDIS's in-house anechoic chamber (1-18 GHz, ≥100 dB shielding) with Rohde & Schwarz and Maturo equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% airspace coverage in India
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Excalibur InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2025Business partner facilitating entry into Vietnamese market. Together with Excalibur International, ELDIS signed contract for five radar systems with VATM (Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation).
• CSG (Czechoslovak Group)coreOthersELDIS Pardubice is a member of the CSG industrial group and part of the CSG Aerospace & Defence Electronics division. CSG provides group-level resources, shared services, and strategic direction.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Thales: Global defense and aerospace prime with a leading civil and military ATC radar portfolio (e.g., STAR series primary and secondary surveillance radars). Competes head-to-head with ELDIS on large ANSP tenders and benefits from significant R&D and global reach.
• Raytheon (RTX): U.S. defense prime with extensive ATC and air defense radar offerings (e.g., Condor, ASR families). Competes with ELDIS in primary and precision approach radar for both civil ANSPs and military air forces.
• Leonardo: Italian defense prime with a portfolio that includes ATC radar systems and ATM automation. Overlaps with ELDIS's combined PSR/MSSR/PAR/ATM offerings as part of a much broader defense electronics and aerospace portfolio.

Regional players

• Japan Radio Co. (JRC): Japanese electronics firm with ATC primary and secondary surveillance radar systems serving mainly APAC ANSPs (Japan, Korea, SE Asia). Comparable in product technology, though its primary market geography differs from ELDIS's EMEA/India focus.

Emerging players

• Frequentis: Austrian specialist in voice communication and ATM automation systems for civil and military ATC centers. Highly relevant as a peer in the ATM/automation layer (ERDIS) adjacent to ELDIS's hardware radar business, not a direct radar competitor.

Direct peers

• Hensoldt: European specialist in sensor solutions for defense and ATC, offering PSR, MSSR, PAR, and integrated ATC systems. Closely comparable to ELDIS in product scope (PSR/MSSR/PAR) and in serving both European and export ANSP/military customers.
• Indra Sistemas: Spanish defense and ATC systems integrator with primary and secondary surveillance radars as well as ATM automation. Competes with ELDIS in turnkey ATC solutions for ANSPs and military customers across Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
• Bharat Electronics (BEL): Indian state-owned defense electronics manufacturer producing ATC radars (PSR, MSSR) for the Indian airspace and export markets. Highly comparable in product focus given ELDIS's 99% Indian airspace coverage footprint.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI/ELTA): Defense electronics division of IAI producing ground-based surveillance radars for air traffic control and air defense. Overlaps with ELDIS in PSR/MSSR offerings and dual-use (civil-military) ATC surveillance technologies.
• Terma: Danish mid-tier defense electronics company with ATC radar and surveillance offerings. Comparable in scale, European base, and product focus on integrated ATC and defense surveillance solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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