What Hertz Systems does

Hertz Systems Ltd Sp. z o.o. is a privately-held Polish defense and space technology company headquartered in Zielona Góra, founded in 1994 and operating for over 30 years. The company specializes in military-grade GPS navigation systems built around SAASM (Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module) cryptographic receivers, anti-jamming antennas, TEMPEST-class secure communications equipment, military logistics systems, and integrated anti-drone (C-UAS) platforms that combine detection and neutralization through proprietary data-fusion software. Since 2006 it has been an embedded supplier of GPS/PNT and Blue Force Tracking receivers to the Polish Armed Forces, and since 2012 it has participated in international space projects with the European Defence Agency, European Space Agency, and NATO, including work on the Galileo navigation system, satellite sensors, module testing and validation, and a Polish commercial satellite consortium. Its product portfolio also extends to emerging lines such as the Polish PRS receiver, the HEDERA soldier combat-capability monitoring system, an artificial-sky test facility, a Home Medical Guardian device, and a civilian anti-drone brand (hawksystem.pl), and the company holds four granted Polish patents covering GPS navigation, vehicle anti-theft, time/frequency signal generation, and satellite vehicle monitoring. The firm sells almost exclusively on a B2G basis through direct engagement with defense ministries, military units, and government agencies via tenders and negotiated contracts, distributing its products primarily within Poland while participating in broader European defense and space programs, with all revenue streams relying on hardware sales, integration services, and lifecycle support.

Name

Hertz Systems

Legal name

Hertz Systems Ltd Sp. z o. o.

Website

https://hertzsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hertz Systems is a Polish defense and space technology company that designs and supplies military GPS receivers with SAASM cryptographic modules, anti-drone systems, and satellite components primarily to the Polish Armed Forces and allied defense and space agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military GPS and Defense Navigation Systems

NAICS

Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Satellite Telecommunications (5174)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

GNSS/GPS Navigation & Augmentation Systems (IMABAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Remote Operations Infrastructure (IMABAIAL), Space-Based Defense Systems (SSA, Missile Warning, Protected SATCOM) (IMABAOAH), Military Space Systems (Defense Spacecraft) (IMABACAC), Avionics Communication Systems (VHF/UHF/SATCOM/Data Link) (IMABAFAG)

Keywords

• Military GPS receivers
• SAASM navigation systems
• Anti-drone systems
• Defense electronics
• Satellite navigation technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Zielona Góra

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Military GPS and Navigation Equipment: Sale of military-grade GPS receivers with SAASM cryptographic modules and navigation systems for combat platforms, soldier equipment, land, sea, air, and unmanned vehicles
2. Security and Anti-Drone Systems: Development and sale of anti-drone systems for military and civil applications, including detection and neutralization of unmanned aerial systems
3. Space Technology and Satellite Components: Participation in international space projects including ESA, EDA, and Galileo system; satellite module testing and validation services; ground applications for transport, logistics, crisis management
4. Professional Services and Integration: Full-cycle services from design through production, assembly, integration, testing, training, commissioning, and maintenance of security systems

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hertz Systems designs, manufactures, and integrates military GPS receivers with SAASM cryptographic modules, anti-jamming antennas, military communication and logistics systems, TEMPEST-class security equipment, and integrated anti-drone (UAS) detection and neutralization systems for armed forces, defense industry, and government customers. The company also delivers space technology components, satellite module testing and validation services, and Galileo program-related solutions, providing full lifecycle support from design through maintenance.

Product overview

Hertz Systems is a Polish technology company operating for over 30 years, specializing in security technologies including GPS/navigation systems, military applications, anti-drone systems, and space technologies. The product portfolio centers on military GPS receivers with SAASM (Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module) cryptographic modules as the core product, deployed in Polish Armed Forces since 2006 for positioning, navigation, timing, and Blue Force Tracking on land, maritime, aerial, and unmanned platforms. The offering extends to anti-jamming antennas, military communication systems, military logistics systems, TEMPEST-class security equipment, and comprehensive anti-drone systems (military and civilian variants). In the space sector, the company participates in European Galileo navigation system projects, develops satellite sensors, and provides satellite module testing and validation services. Development projects include the Polish PRS receiver, HEDERA soldier combat monitoring system, and space technology park infrastructure. The company holds four patents covering GPS navigation devices, vehicle anti-theft systems, time/frequency signal generators, and satellite vehicle monitoring controllers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Military GPS Receivers with SAASM Cryptographic Module Military-grade GPS receivers equipped with SAASM (Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module) cryptographic module, designed for combat platforms and dismounted soldier equipment. Deployed by the Polish Armed Forces since 2006 and validated by the United States Department of Defense for integration with Polish radio devices.
• Military Communication Systems Military communication systems integrated with GPS modules for enhanced positioning and Blue Force Tracking capabilities on combat platforms.
• Anti-Jamming Antennas Anti-jamming antennas designed for military GPS receivers to ensure reliable satellite signal reception in contested electromagnetic environments.
• Military Logistics Systems Military logistics systems for fleet management, vehicle tracking, and supply chain optimization using GPS technology.
• TEMPEST-Class Security Equipment Security equipment meeting NATO TEMPEST standards for electromagnetic emissions control and information security, intended for military and government use.
• Anti-Drone Systems (Military and Civilian Variants) Integrated anti-UAS systems combining detection and neutralization technologies for unmanned aerial systems, based on proprietary software with unique data fusion algorithms. Offered in military and civilian configurations.
• HEDERA Soldier Combat Capability Monitoring System System for monitoring soldier combat capability, integrated with soldier equipment and combat platforms.
• European Galileo Navigation System Components
• Satellite Sensors Satellite sensors for various space applications and Earth observation missions.
• Satellite Module Testing and Validation Services Testing and validation services for satellite modules as part of space technology projects, delivered from the Space Technology Park in Zielona Góra.
• Ground Applications for Transport, Logistics, Parameter Monitoring and Crisis Management Ground-based applications leveraging satellite navigation technologies for transport, logistics, parameter monitoring, and crisis management use cases.
• Home Medical Guardian (Domowy Opiekun Medyczny) Home medical monitoring device for elderly care and medical parameter tracking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipping Polish Armed Forces since 2006

Named customers9 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EDA (European Defence Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Defence Agency cooperation for international defense projects and development of military technologies
• ESA (European Space Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Space Agency cooperation for satellite navigation projects and space technology development
• NATOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in NATO defense projects and initiatives for military interoperability
• Polish Commercial Satellite ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of consortium building Poland's first commercial satellite

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Saab: Swedish defense and security company with surveillance, electronic warfare, and C-UAS offerings. Comparable in counter-drone capabilities and in positioning as a European non-US defense supplier to NATO customers.
• Trimble: US-based provider of GNSS positioning and navigation technology across defense, construction, agriculture, and geospatial markets. Comparable in GNSS receiver and PNT technology, with a much larger commercial footprint and a defense-systems division.
• Leonardo S.p.A. Italian defense and aerospace prime with a strong electronics, navigation, and secure communications portfolio. Comparable in its offering of integrated PNT and defense electronic systems, and competes for NATO and EU defense contracts.
• Raytheon Technologies: US defense prime and incumbent supplier of GPS user equipment, military GPS receivers, and electronic warfare systems. Direct comparable in the military GPS / PNT domain and in Blue Force Tracking systems that Hertz integrates with.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI): Israeli aerospace and defense manufacturer with extensive PNT, anti-drone (Drone Guard), satellite, and space offerings. Comparable across Hertz's military GPS, C-UAS, and space/galileo-related product lines.
• HENSOLDT: German defense electronics specialist offering sensors, radar, and electronic warfare products including GNSS-protected PNT solutions and counter-UAS systems. Overlaps directly with Hertz's GPS, anti-jamming, and anti-drone portfolios, but at much greater scale.
• Thales: Global defense and aerospace prime with significant positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) offerings, secure military communications, and electronic warfare systems. Competes with Hertz across most of its portfolio and on Polish and NATO framework contracts.

Direct peers

• u-blox: Swiss provider of positioning and wireless communication modules, including GNSS receivers used in industrial, automotive, and defense applications. Comparable in product category (GNSS modules/receivers) and in serving European industrial/defense customers.
• Tallysman Wireless: Canadian manufacturer of high-performance GNSS antennas and anti-jamming components for defense, aerospace, and industrial markets. Direct comparable to Hertz's anti-jamming antennas and military GPS receiver product line.
• Septentrio: Belgium-based manufacturer of high-precision GNSS receivers for defense, space, and industrial applications. Direct comparable to Hertz's military GPS/SAASM receiver business, with similar positioning in ESA and defense supply chains.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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