HADES Defense Systems

HADES Defense Systems

Sofia, Bulgaria

Unmanned SystemsCounter-UAS & Air DefenseRadar & SensorsC4ISRDual-use
System Integrator, Subsystem ManufacturerSupplies Land Forces, Air Forces, Naval Forces, Homeland Security & Police
Profile last updated: September 9, 2026

About

HADES Defense Systems is a defense system integrator based in Sofia, Bulgaria working in unmanned systems, counter-uas & air defense, radar & sensors +5 more.

HADES Defense Systems is a European defence technology and systems engineering company. It develops, produces and integrates multi-domain sensing, autonomous systems, counter-UAS architectures, launcher technologies and software-defined C4ISR environments for armed forces, government agencies and critical infrastructure operators. Its portfolio covers radars (HAWK, EAGLE, CONDOR, SEA EAGLE), passive RF detection, EO/IR cameras, VTOL ISR and cargo UAVs, strike drones, the HDS Autopilot flight control system, the SKADS soft-kill system, the RP-24 MLRS hard-kill system and launcher tubes. The company states it designs and manufactures much of its core technology in-house and offers mission-specific configurations that operate standalone or federate into larger networks. HADES also serves as the exclusive Dutch-market representative for Arsenal JSCo ammunition. The company is registered in the Netherlands, with a Bulgarian address also listed.

Location

Sofia, Bulgaria

Registration

60003359

NCAGE code

H2SK0

Focus areas

counter-UASradarUAVdronesC4ISRelectronic warfarepassive RFMLRSlauncher tubesautonomous systemssensor fusionair defenceforce protectionborder surveillancecritical infrastructure

Languages

NLEN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Unmanned SystemsCounter-UAS & Air DefenseRadar & SensorsC4ISRElectronic WarfareOptronicsMissiles & MunitionsDefense Software & AI

Supply-chain role

System IntegratorSubsystem ManufacturerSoftware Developer

What they offer

HardwareSoftwareEngineering Services

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

HAWK Radar

Counter-UAS radar

Short-range X-Band FMCW AESA radar for counter-UAS, drone detection and VSHORAD.

EAGLE Radar

Mid-range 4D AESA radar

Compact mid-range 4D X-Band AESA radar for counter-UAS and airspace surveillance, with a long-range multi-mission variant.

CONDOR Radar

Long-range early-warning radar

Long-range S-band AESA multi-mission radar for early warning, integrated air defence and ballistic missile defence.

SEA EAGLE Radar

Maritime surveillance radar

Long-range X-Band AESA radar for maritime air and surface surveillance, coastal surveillance and offshore protection.

Passive RF Sensor

Passive RF detection sensor

Passive electronic support sensor detecting and classifying drone command, telemetry and video links without emitting.

MUSON LR

Long-range EO/IR PTZ camera

Long-range thermal hybrid PTZ camera with cooled MWIR and daylight channels for detection, identification and tracking.

SKADS

Soft-kill anti-drone system

Electronic countermeasure system disrupting communication, navigation and datalinks of hostile UAVs.

RP-24 MLRS

Hard-kill counter-UAS rocket system

Modular multiple launch rocket system firing air-burst munitions against low-altitude aerial threats, including drones and loitering munitions.

Launcher tubes

Rocket launcher tubes

Launcher tubes for MLRS and rocket applications in 57 mm, 107 mm and 122 mm calibres.

PENV-250 / PENV-350

VTOL ISR UAV

Compact VTOL ISR UAVs with fixed-wing endurance for tactical surveillance, border security and force protection.

LAMIA

Heavy-payload VTOL ISR UAV

Long-endurance VTOL ISR UAV with up to 35 kg payload for long-range surveillance and target acquisition.

MCAP-100

Heavy-payload cargo UAV

Electric multirotor VTOL cargo UAV with up to 100 kg payload for logistics, resupply and MEDEVAC.

MCAP-200

Heavy-payload cargo UAV

Multirotor VTOL cargo UAV with up to 200 kg payload for logistics, MEDEVAC and search and rescue.

Combat BULSPIKE

FPV strike UAV

FPV strike UAV in L4 and S8 configurations with optional fibre-optic link for EW-contested environments.

NEM-600

Jet-powered strike UAV

Jet-powered strike UAV for long-range attacks, catapult-launched without runway infrastructure.

HDS Autopilot

Autonomous flight control and C2 system

In-house autonomous flight control and mission management system for multi-UAV coordination, secure C2 and HIL simulation.

HDS FUSION

Software-defined C4ISR platform

Data fusion and command platform integrating radar, RF, EO/IR, autonomous systems and effectors into a common operational picture.

End users

Land ForcesAir ForcesNaval ForcesHomeland Security & Police

Standards, platforms & customers

Platforms & programmes

PENV-250PENV-350LAMIAMCAP-100MCAP-200NEM-600Combat BULSPIKEEAGLE RadarHAWK RadarCONDOR RadarSEA EAGLE RadarRP-24 MLRSSKADS

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