IMSAR, a U.S.-based developer of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), has signed a two-year agreement with TEKEVER, a European leader in Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), to integrate advanced SAR technology into TEKEVER’s drone platforms.
This partnership focuses on enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities by combining TEKEVER’s UAV expertise with IMSAR’s high-performance radar systems, creating a more powerful and efficient airborne monitoring solution.
Under the terms of the partnership, TEKEVER will work closely with IMSAR to refine operational tactics and capabilities, drawing insights from real-world deployments, including frontline experiences in Ukraine.
The teams will also explore new approaches to streamline hardware integration and software compatibility, ensuring IMSAR’s radar technology is seamlessly incorporated into TEKEVER’s current and next-generation UAS designs. Additionally, IMSAR will provide preferred partner support, volume-based pricing, and joint marketing initiatives to maximize the combined value of both companies’ solutions.
A key focus of this initiative is the fusion of IMSAR’s Lisa3D mission management suite with TEKEVER’s ATLAS web-based UAV Mission Enhancer. This integration will create a unified operator interface, improving workflow efficiency throughout maritime surveillance missions.
IMSAR’s radar systems excel in wide-area vessel detection and tracking moving targets over long distances, feeding real-time targeting data to onboard electro-optical and infrared sensors for precise identification. By synchronizing platforms, sensors, and advanced analytics, TEKEVER’s UAS will deliver next-level situational awareness, extending operational reach and optimizing intelligence gathering across vast land and maritime environments.
This partnership strengthens an already successful collaboration, exemplified by recent flight tests featuring IMSAR’s NSP-5 Synthetic Aperture Radar aboard TEKEVER’s AR5 UAS. The results demonstrated a significant force-multiplier effect, with the AR5 detecting a higher volume of targets per hour and increasing EO/IR engagement time beyond any comparable UAS in its category.
TEKEVER CEO, Ricardo Mendes, said, “The partnership with IMSAR is a game-changer, propelling us to the forefront of radar innovation. By combining IMSAR’s cutting-edge technology with our UAS capabilities, we’re pushing the boundaries of surveillance and reconnaissance missions and preparing for future radar integrations. This partnership also positions us to meet the growing demand for advanced solutions in complex and dynamic mission environments, such as military operations and border surveillance.”
By combining expertise in radar technology and UAS innovation, TEKEVER and IMSAR are aiming to redefine airborne surveillance, ensuring enhanced mission effectiveness and greater intelligence capabilities for defense and security operations worldwide.
