UK laser detection and protection systems specialist Sentinel Photonics announced a European expansion with two new strategic partnerships in Romania and the Benelux region on 20 February 2025.
The company has appointed StarC4SYS as its official sales partner in Romania and TBM Netherlands as an authorised reseller in the Benelux region.
The partnerships will enhance local expertise, streamline access to Sentinel’s LASERD detection systems and FROST retro reflection protection solutions, and ensure that military and security organisations benefit from faster deployment and stronger technical support, the company said.
StarC4SYIS is a leading Romanian defence and security solutions provider specialising in command, control, communications, computers and systems integration solutions (C4SIS), while TBM Netherlands is a well-established distributor for the defence and security sectors in the Benelux region.
“Our partnerships with StarC4SYS and TBM Netherlands represent crucial milestones in our rapid international growth strategy,” Jackson White, head of commercial at Sentinel Photonics, was quoted as saying in a company press release. “Romania’s growing defence modernisation initiatives and the Benelux region’s advanced security market present strong opportunities for our laser detection and protection systems. Partnering with established, trusted organisations in these regions ensures we can deliver cutting-edge solutions where they are needed most.”
Cristian Ghimfus, CEO of StarC4SYS, stated, “Within Romania, StarC4SYIS is known for our deep understanding of customer needs in the C4ISR and EW domains. Adding Sentinel Photonics’ laser detection and protection solutions allows us to support our customers in tackling the emerging laser threats they face.”
Bjorn Beke, sales director at TBM Netherlands, added, “Laser technology is playing a significant role in the current defence and security sector across a number of user cases. We are extremely pleased to be partnering with Sentinel Photonics to deliver detection and protection solutions to our longstanding customer base.”
