These naval bases, among the largest in the region, now benefit from a fully-integrated multi-domain security network, centred around MARSS’ NiDAR platform. This system establishes a comprehensive protective “dome” over both sites, seamlessly covering air, surface, and underwater threats, ensuring unparalleled situational awareness and rapid response capabilities.
Addressing the Modern Threat Landscape
Naval bases today face an increasingly sophisticated variety of threats, including unmanned aerial, surface, and sub-surface vehicles, as well as human divers, conducting reconnaissance, smuggling, or direct attacks. MARSS’ “NiDAR 4D” protects against these hostilities, through real-time data fusion, empowering operators to detect, track, classify and respond to potential threats faster than ever before.
NiDAR 4D is MARSS’ next-generation AI-powered C2/C4 system, designed to provide comprehensive situational awareness and automated threat response across all domains. Sensor and effector agnostic, the platform integrates data from today’s best in class, as well as legacy sensors, including radar, sonar, EO/IR cameras, and RF detection; fusing all of this data onto a single screen.
Powered by AI-driven threat analysis, NiDAR 4D autonomously classifies and prioritises risks, enabling operators to focus on the most immediate threats, while automated response recommendations suggest optimal countermeasures based on real-time intelligence. Combined, these systems dramatically shorten the detect-to-defeat chain, while reducing operator workload, minimising fatigue and maximising efficiency.
Rob Balloch, Chief Growth Officer at MARSS, commented, “With asymmetric threats evolving at an unprecedented pace, the need for intelligent, integrated defence systems has never been greater. MARSS is proud to deliver these capabilities to our customers across the GCC, while these two projects will ensure that this critical naval infrastructure remains secure in the face of today and tomorrow’s challenges.”
World-Class Multi-Domain Defence Capabilities
In delivering these projects, MARSS partnered with leading technology providers to integrate best-in-class sensors and countermeasures. The deployed system includes, but is not limited to: Terma and Leonardo DRS RADA Technologies radar for wide-area surface and counter-UAS detection, BlueHalo RF detection, L3 EO/IR cameras, and Sonardyne sonar arrays for detecting and tracking underwater threats. Meanwhile, Kirintec’s EW countermeasures will also be deployed to defeat automated systems.
Delivering Unmatched Scale and Value
These projects, now under MARSS’ protective dome, represent a contract value exceeding $50 million. With both installations completed in Q1 2025, the bases are now fully operational and equipped to defend against a wide spectrum of modern threats.
As MARSS continues to expand its footprint across the Middle East, the successful delivery of these systems reinforces its position as a trusted partner in securing critical assets throughout the region and far beyond. The company remains dedicated to advancing AI-driven security solutions that redefine modern defence strategies.
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