Machine Vision Technology for Security and Defence Applications 

Cameras for visible, NIR, SWIR and thermal imaging - from compact configurations for drone payloads to ruggedised units for vehicle-mount and stationary installations. 

Cameras for visible, NIR, Zoom optics, specialist optics, filters and protective windows in hard-coated glass and sapphire, matched to spectral range and environmental exposure. 

Embedded computing, GPU, FPGA and edge AI - from rugged single-board platforms to compute subsystems with on-board AI inference capability. 

GigE Vision, CoaXPress, MIPI CSI-2, LVDS and GMSL, plus cabling and connectors qualified for demanding environments.  

Assembly, optical focusing, calibration, conformity certificates, documentation and engineering support - from component delivery through to series-ready subsystems. 

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Front, rear and side cameras deliver a stable situational picture in day and night operation. Field of view, latency and robust mounting drive the design. 

Imaging supports observation and tracking from stabilised and remotely operated stations. High dynamic range, defined frame rates and clean synchronisation with other sensors are the usual constraints. 

Protective glass - including hard-coated and sapphire variants - improves resistance to abrasion, dust and mechanical impact without compromising the optical path.

Compact camera systems for reconnaissance, tracking and night capability. Size, weight and power constraints, stable image quality across the flight envelope, and interface compatibility are the deciding factors.

Day and night cameras pair with radar or RF detection to confirm and track detected objects visually. Long focal lengths, low latency and continuous stable operation are required, whether on vehicles, vessels or fixed installations.

Accurate timestamping supports the combination of radar, RF and EO data, improving tracking quality and the decisions that depend on it.

Embedded systems enable local processing, AI-assisted object detection and classification, recording and remote diagnostics on both mobile and fixed installations, without dependency on external compute infrastructure. 

Airborne and ground-based observation with EO, IR and multispectral sensors for intelligence gathering and persistent surveillance across large areas. 

Long-range imaging and multispectral sensing for perimeter monitoring, border control and coastal observation from fixed or mobile installations. 

Compact sensor payloads and ruggedised housings for shipborne installations, covering day and night observation, threat detection and vessel monitoring. 

AI-based detection, classification and tracking processed directly on the platform, reducing latency and removing dependency on external compute or connectivity. 

Where standard components do not meet the requirements, we act as a bridge between manufacturers and your engineering team to manage specific hardware or firmware modifications - giving you a single point of contact. 

We manage product changes, obsolescence and replacement strategies over the long lifecycles typical of defence programmes and ensure reliable supply over many years. 

Access to cameras, optics, embedded systems and interfaces from a broad range of suppliers, including manufacturers from NATO and EU countries, selected to match the operational and procurement profile of each programme.

Sensor, optics, interface and processing are matched as a set to the application from the outset, rather than selected independently. This reduces the integration work at the engineering team's end and shortens the path to a validated configuration. 

Feasibility testing, evaluation setups and engineering input from initial concept through to series specification. This includes support for environmental qualification against standards such as MIL-STD-810H. 

Assembly, optical focusing, calibration, conformity certificates and custom labelling - components and subsystems delivered ready to deploy. Where standard housings do not fit, housings can be developed or modified to match specific installation constraints.  

Our portfolio includes industrial cameras and machine vision cameras for visible-light imaging, SWIR and NIR cameras for haze penetration and low-visibility tasks, and thermal cameras for night-time and all-weather observation. As a manufacturer-independent distributor, we match the right technology to each application profile rather than defaulting to a single supplier. 

MIL-STD-810H is a US military standard defining environmental test methods, covering vibration, mechanical shock, temperature extremes, humidity, sand and dust, and salt fog. For camera selection, these requirements translate into specific decisions on housing sealing, connector type, and protective window material. We support customers in matching components to the relevant test categories for their application. 

Yes. Project discussions in this sector typically take place under confidentiality agreements from the outset. We are experienced in working within this framework and can engage under NDA from the initial technical conversation.  

Our team can discuss your application requirements, help identify the right components and support your project from evaluation through to delivery. We are experienced in working under NDA from the first conversation.