GSCI Advanced Photonics

GSCI Advanced Photonics

General Starlight Company Inc.

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

OptronicsCounter-UAS & Air DefenseWeaponsDual-use
Founded 1992Subsystem Manufacturer, Component SupplierSupplies Homeland Security & Police
Profile last updated: June 19, 2026

About

Founded in 1992, GSCI Advanced Photonics is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Vaughan, Canada working in optronics, counter-uas & air defense, weapons.

GSCI Advanced Photonics, the trading name of General Starlight Company Inc., is a Canadian manufacturer of electro-optical equipment based in Vaughan, Ontario. Operating since 1992, the company designs and manufactures night vision, thermal imaging and laser systems for military, law enforcement and security customers, along with industrial, commercial, scientific and medical applications. Its product range includes the HAMR-X Fusion counter-UAS system, the HMD-800 rugged display, fire control and target designation systems, and laser rangefinders and aiming devices. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and states that its products are trusted by NATO and allied forces.

Location

Vaughan, Canada

Founded

1992

Legal name

General Starlight Company Inc.

Focus areas

night visionthermal imagingelectro-opticscounter-UASlaser rangefindersfire controlfusion systems

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

OptronicsCounter-UAS & Air DefenseWeapons

Supply-chain role

Subsystem ManufacturerComponent Supplier

What they offer

Hardware

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

HAMR-X Fusion

Counter-UAS fusion system

Integrated targeting and imaging kit for heavy weapon platforms, combining detection, tracking and engagement of low-altitude threats with high-sensitivity FPA imaging.

HMD-800

Rugged display

Rugged, portable display providing real-time, low-latency video from the Fusion sight for counter-UAS operations.

Fire Control System and Target Designator

Fire control system

Fire control and target designation system from GSCI.

Night Vision Systems

Night vision equipment

Night vision systems for military and law enforcement use.

Thermal Imaging Systems

Thermal imaging equipment

Thermal imaging systems for military, law enforcement and security applications.

Laser Aiming Devices

Laser aiming device

Laser aiming devices for weapon use.

Laser Rangefinders

Laser rangefinder

Laser rangefinders for military and security applications.

End users

Homeland Security & Police

Standards, platforms & customers

Named customers

NATO

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

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