CONTROP Strengthens its European Footprint Amid Rising Security Demands

Europe’s defence landscape is changing at pace. From heightened geopolitical tensions to rapidly evolving threats in the maritime, border and urban domains, the continent’s security stakeholders are under increasing pressure to boost their operational capabilities. For CONTROP, a global leader in EO/IR surveillance solutions, this moment is a ‘Call to Action’ — and a catalyst for deepening its commitment to the European ecosystem. 

‘Global means Local’

“While we are a global company, we understand the importance of locality,” says Hanan ben David (“BENDA”) , Head of Europe Regional Marketing & BD at CONTROP. “It’s about being close to the customer, close to the challenges, and tailoring solutions that are as much local as they are global.”

Investing in European Defence

For decades, CONTROP has been an integral partner in European defence programmes, with its Electro-Optical payloads integrated into airborne, naval, and land platforms across the continent. Today, the company is expanding and enhancing its offering in Europe, driven by the urgent need for enhanced situational awareness and rapid-response capabilities.

In Germany, CONTROP is working closely with a trusted local partner to integrate the cutting-edge SIGHT-25HD observation system into a range of platforms, including special forces capabilities.

This programme reflects the company’s approach to long-term collaboration — building on mutual expertise to deliver advanced, mission-ready solutions close to the END USER.

Guarding Europe’s Shores

Maritime security is another priority. CONTROP is making massive investments in providing coast guard capabilities across Europe, enabling nations to monitor and protect their coastlines with precision and efficiency. From anti-smuggling operations to search and rescue, CONTROP’s systems are helping agencies make critical decisions faster, with a clear, battle-proven edge.

Border Defence with a Local Partner

A flagship example of CONTROP’s “locality in action” is its strategic partnership with Poland’s Telesystem-Mesko S.A. Together, the companies are working on advanced border defence solutions, combining CONTROP’s EO/IR payload expertise with Telesystem’s technology and development capabilities, local manufacturing, integration, and operational know-how. The collaboration aims to address Poland’s urgent needs for border  security while providing a scalable model for other European nations facing similar challenges.

Showcasing at MSPO and DSEI

In a time when Europe must move quickly to adapt, CONTROP’s message is clear: local presence, strategic partnerships and alliances, global expertise and battle-proven technology are the keys to strength, growth, and staying ahead of the threat curve.

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