IDEX 2025: MARSS delivers two more protection systems for naval bases in the Middle East
NiDAR creates an image and data set from fused sensors. (Photo: MARSS)
NiDAR, which protects against threats through real-time data fusion, has been designed to provide faster detection, tracking, classification and response to potential threats.
Security, technology and surveillance integration company MARSS has announced the completion of the installation of its of NiDAR-powered protection systems at two more major naval bases in the Middle East.
The completion of work follows a previous base which became operationally protected about a year ago and another which was stood up before that. Systems for three more bases are being installed.
NiDAR provides for the integration of a range of sensors to provide protection against air, surface and underwater threats. It can also be used to help direct effectors to defeat these threats, again using any third-party system.
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