OpenWorks Engineering

Founded in 2015, OpenWorks Engineering is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Prudhoe, United Kingdom working in counter-uas & air defense, optronics, defense software & ai +1 more.

OpenWorks Engineering is a Northumberland-based UK company that develops autonomous optical and intelligent systems for counter-UAS, air defence, surveillance and kinetic target engagement. Its portfolio includes modular EO/IR sensors (Vision Flex, Vision Pace, Vision Guard) with AI detection, tracking and fire-control capability, and the SkyWall Patrol handheld drone capture system, which physically captures drones with a net or parachute to allow forensic investigation. Products are fielded with law enforcement and military customers, including deployments for the Australian Defence Force, the US Secret Service-protected Heads of State, and FBI training. The company offers in-service support, spares, refurbishment, operator training and technical support, and supports NATO and allied GBAD and SHORAD programmes. OpenWorks was founded in 2015 by five founders with defence industry experience and reached 100 employees. It was awarded the King's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category.