What SurCom International BV does

SurCom International B.V. is a privately-held Dutch C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) systems integrator founded in 1993 and headquartered in Ede, Netherlands. The company supplies defense ministries, armed forces, special operations units, NATO-aligned partners, and civil-security agencies with integrated surveillance, communication, and rugged-IT solutions, operating through direct government sales and OEM-authorized distribution channels in Europe and beyond. Its portfolio combines proprietary product families — the JAGG (Joint AirGround Gateway) modular communication system, the Voyager Suite of rugged tactical-edge IT, and NextGen items such as the IDM MK3 5G/Wi-Fi router, Shoebox radio gateway, and IP Encoder — with integration and resale of third-party defense electronics from L3Harris, General Dynamics, Teledyne FLIR, Comtech, Viasat, Codan, Roda, MilDef, Bren-Tronics, Genasys/LRAD, and IQ FireWatch.

The company's business model rests on three revenue streams: hardware sales of C4ISR equipment, professional services for system design, integration, and platform installation, and managed maintenance and support under multi-year SLAs, supplemented by user training. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting a B2B government-procurement sales motion with multi-year contracts. SurCom holds ITAR, FCPA, and NATO regulatory compliance, all employees are security-cleared, and the firm is an active member of NIDV and AFCEA. The team of approximately 12, many with military backgrounds, is led by founder Martin de Zwarte (former Area Manager Europe at Motorola BV's Military & Aerospace Electronics Division); the company remains founder-owned, bootstrapped, and operates without external investment or disclosed revenue.

Name

SurCom International BV

Legal name

SurCom International B.V.

Website

https://surcom.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SurCom International BV is a privately-held Dutch C4ISR systems integrator that supplies defense ministries, armed forces, and NATO-aligned partners with proprietary and third-party integrated surveillance, communication, and rugged-IT solutions, complemented by maintenance, training, and SLA-based support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

C4ISR Defense Systems Integration

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links (IMABAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

IFF/Identification, Beaconing & Cooperative Surveillance Systems (IMABAGAF)

Keywords

• Defense systems integration
• Tactical communications equipment
• Rugged military IT
• Military surveillance systems
• C4ISR solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Ede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. C4ISR Hardware Sales: SurCom generates revenue primarily through the sale of C4ISR hardware products including surveillance systems, communication radios, rugged IT equipment, and ruggedized computing devices. Products include tactical radios (HOOK3, URC-300), thermal imaging systems, LRAD acoustic devices, Voyager rugged IT infrastructure, and JAGG integration systems. These are typically sold as complete solutions or individual components to defense clients.
2. System Integration Services: Revenue from designing, developing, installing, and integrating C4ISR systems into military platforms (vehicles, aircraft, ships, command centers). The company provides custom engineering solutions and platform integrations. Services include system architecture design, functional definition, project leadership, and installation support.
3. Maintenance and Support Services: SurCom operates as a comprehensive logistics hub offering maintenance, repair, and diagnostic services. They provide Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for ongoing support, temporary replacement equipment during maintenance periods, and are authorized by OEMs to manage worldwide maintenance, repairs, and warranty services throughout product lifespans. Training services for product operation are also provided.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SurCom International BV is a C4ISR systems integrator and supplier that designs, integrates, and supports advanced surveillance, communication, and rugged IT solutions for defense and security clients. The company sells its own proprietary product families (JAGG communication gateways, Voyager rugged IT suite, IDM MK3, Shoebox, IP Encoder) and distributes/integrates third-party defense technologies from manufacturers such as L3Harris, Teledyne FLIR, Comtech, Genasys, Codan, and General Dynamics, supplemented by maintenance, training, and OEM-authorized repair services.

Product overview

SurCom International BV is a C4ISR systems integrator and supplier offering a portfolio of proprietary products and distributed third-party defense technologies. The core proprietary product families include the JAGG (Joint Air Ground Gateway) modular communication gateway system for air-ground interoperability and the Voyager Suite of rugged IT infrastructure for tactical edge computing. SurCom NextGen products include the Shoebox radio gateway, IDM MK3 5G/Wi-Fi router, and IP Encoder. The company also distributes and integrates third-party products including Teledyne FLIR thermal imaging and CBRNE detection systems, IQ FireWatch AI-powered wildfire detection, LRAD acoustic devices, L3Harris and General Dynamics tactical radios (HOOK3, MIDS JTRS, BATS-D, STT), Comtech troposcatter systems, Codan SDR radios, URC-300 transceivers, and RODA/MilDef rugged IT hardware. Services include system integration, development, maintenance and support with SLAs, and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JAGG (Joint AirGround Gateway): A family of products designed to provide reliable, high-performance communication solutions for both air and ground operations, including Mobile Radio System, IT Mobile System, Mobile Power System, Ruggedized Mobile System, and JAGG Compact.
• IDM (Internet Deployment Module)
• Shoebox
• Voyager
• IP Encoder

Products and services

• JAGG (Joint Air Ground Gateway) Family of modular communication gateway products providing reliable, high-performance solutions for air and ground operations. Includes Mobile Radio System, IT Mobile System, Mobile Power System, Ruggedized Mobile System, and JAGG Compact variants, sold to defense clients requiring air-ground interoperability.
• Voyager Suite Modular suite of rugged IT infrastructure and servers for expeditionary forces at the tactical edge. Includes VoyagerVM 4.0 compute, Kortex V scaled compute deployment, TRIK tactical radio integration, TMES multi-enclave system, DEK dual enclave kit, and TCP vehicle mount platform, sold to defense forces operating in harsh environments.
• Shoebox Radio Gateway Jump-in-jump-out radio gateway built to customer specification. Rugged cased and designed to be strapped on any platform and operated with closed lid, sold to military units needing tactical radio bridging.
• IDM MK3 (Internet Deployment Module) High-performance militarized/rugged 5G Wi-Fi router designed as a Main/Backup internet source, guaranteeing reliable internet connection with high data throughput and data redundancy. A SurCom NextGen product for military deployments.
• IP Encoder Small form factor rugged analogue video converter that converts two analogue video channels into a digital video stream on an ethernet output, including camera control features, for military and security surveillance applications.
• System Integration Services C4ISR system integration services aligning technologies from multiple vendors into unified, responsive networks, providing custom solutions for defense sector challenges. Includes system architecture design, functional definition, project leadership, and installation support.
• Maintenance and Support Services Comprehensive logistics hub managing the entire maintenance and repair process. Provides temporary replacement equipment during maintenance periods, SLA-based maintenance contracts, mobile field support, and OEM-authorized worldwide maintenance, repairs, and warranty services throughout product lifespans.
• Training Center Services User training courses for C4ISR products, conducted at SurCom premises in Ede or at customer locations by qualified instructors, for defense and security clients.
• IQ FireWatch Automated Wildfire Detection Patented automated early wildfire detection system using AI-powered multi-spectral sensors that detect smoke in real time, currently employed on four continents protecting various landscapes. SurCom is a partner representing and installing IQ FireWatch.
• LRAD (Long Range Acoustic Devices) Genasys LRAD systems that broadcast audible voice messages with exceptional clarity over long distances and loud background noise, from close range out to 5,500 meters. SurCom is the European source for LRAD products.
• HOOK3 Combat Survival Radio Provides direct line-of-sight voice and encrypted two-way data communications for downed pilots and military personnel. Automatically activates when G-force or saltwater is detected, transmitting encrypted GPS location and user identification to rescue teams.
• Comtech COMET Troposcatter System Smallest and lightest modular man-packable troposcatter system supporting 60 km BLOS links at 5 to 60 Mbps, deployable by one person in under 15 minutes. Provided by Comtech and integrated by SurCom.
• MIDS JTRS Software Programmable Radio L3Harris four-channel software-programmable radio providing Link 16 and TACAN functionality with three additional channels for future expansion, integrated by SurCom for defense clients.
• BATS-D Handheld Link 16 Radio World's first and only handheld Link 16 radio, bridging the critical gap between air and ground forces by integrating situational awareness data, supplied by SurCom to defense clients.
• URC-300 Air Traffic Control Transceiver Software-defined transceiver improving ground-to-air communications with upgradable architecture as new technology becomes available. Provided by General Dynamics Mission Systems and supplied by SurCom for last resort radio ground-to-air connections.
• Teledyne FLIR Thermal Imaging Systems Thermal cameras and surveillance systems including Recon V Ultra Lite, Ranger HRC, and ThermoSight HISS-XLR for threat detection and recognition at extreme ranges. Supplied by Teledyne FLIR and integrated by SurCom.
• Teledyne FLIR CBRNE Detection Equipment CBRNE detection products including Griffin G510 GC/MS, Fido X4 explosives trace detector, and identiFINDER R300 spectroscopic radiation detector. Provided by Teledyne FLIR and distributed by SurCom.

Quantifiable outcome

• SurCom has successfully served defense clients for 32 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• L3Harris TechnologiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2024L3Harris is a major defense technology provider offering Link 16 radios, MIDS JTRS software programmable radios, and Small Tactical Terminals. SurCom and L3Harris signed a Letter of Intent at NEDS 2024 to further the Dutch Defence Industry and pursue joint global opportunities.
• Roda Computer GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationRoda provides ruggedized IT solutions including tablets, notebooks, displays, mobile server solutions, switches, power supplies, and vehicle systems. SurCom resells and integrates Roda products including Lizard RW14, Panther series handhelds, and HEL RD55 displays.
• MilDefcoreTechnology or IntegrationMilDef provides rugged IT hardware including T.A.D. (Tactical Android Device). SurCom integrates MilDef products into their rugged IT solutions portfolio.
• Defenture B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationDefenture provides mobility solutions for the modern defense industry. SurCom showcased mobility solutions combined with systems integrations at NEDS 2024.
• CEOTRONICS AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCEOTRONICS is a defense communications equipment provider. Exhibited alongside SurCom at NEDS 2024.
• BREN-TRONICS INTERNATIONAL SOLUTIONScoreTechnology or IntegrationBren-Tronics provides military batteries including the 6T Form-Factor Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery for tactical vehicles, robotics, and unmanned systems. SurCom integrates Bren-Tronics power solutions including the 6-Pack Portable Power System.
• Comtech Telecommunications Corp.coreTechnology or IntegrationComtech provides troposcatter communication systems including the COMET (Compact Over-the-Horizon Transportable Terminal). SurCom integrates Comtech products for BLOS communications solutions.
• Klas Stauder TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKLAS Telecom provides tactical communications solutions. Exhibited alongside SurCom at NEDS 2024.
• The Will-Burt CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Will-Burt Company provides tactical infrastructure solutions. Exhibited alongside SurCom at NEDS 2024.
• General Dynamics Mission SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationGeneral Dynamics provides mission systems including URC-300 Air Traffic Control radios. SurCom supplies these radios as last resort ground-to-air connections for defense clients.
• Teledyne FLIRcoreTechnology or IntegrationTeledyne FLIR is the world leader in thermal imaging, providing surveillance systems including Recon V, Ranger HRC, ThermoSight HISS-XLR, and CBRNE detection equipment. SurCom resells and integrates Teledyne FLIR thermal imaging solutions.
• ViasatcoreTechnology or IntegrationViasat provides security products including Mobile Dynamic Defense (MDD) for tactical mobile security, encryptors, and emergency data destruction. SurCom integrates Viasat security solutions and STT radios for Link16 connections.
• Genasys (LRAD)coreTechnology or IntegrationGenasys provides LRAD (Long Range Acoustic Devices) and the HOOK combat survival radio series. SurCom is the European source for LRAD products and distributes HOOK2 and HOOK3 survival radios.
• CodancoreTechnology or IntegrationCodan provides software defined radios including the Sentry-H 6120-BM for secure long-range voice and data communications. SurCom integrates Codan HF radios into their communication solutions.
• IQ FireWatchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIQ FireWatch is a patented automated early wildfire detection system using multi-spectral sensors and AI for smoke detection. SurCom is a partner representing IQ FireWatch, including installation of a 42-meter observation tower on Kalmthoutse Heide in Belgium.
• AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association)minorOthersSurCom holds corporate membership with AFCEA and is an active member of the Dutch chapter. AFCEA is a non-profit organization unifying military organizations, government, and the defense industry in C4ISR.
• NIDV (Netherlands Industry for Defence and Security)minorOthersSurCom is a member of NIDV and active in C2TP and NMC community platforms. NIDV ensures sustainable positioning of the Dutch defense and security sector domestically and abroad.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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