Eurosatory 2026 | OpenWorks Partners with HGH Infrared Systems and Selected for Australian A$1.3B Counter-Drone Programme Evaluation
OpenWorks Engineering has signed a C-UAS cooperation agreement with HGH Infrared Systems, integrating the Vision Flex optical system with the SPYNEL-X panoramic infrared camera to create a fully passive counter-drone sensing solution. Separately, OpenWorks' Vision Guard system has been selected for evaluation under an Australian Defence Force programme valued at A$1.3 billion, serving as an early-warning 'tripwire' system for infantry close-combat operations.
Highlights
- OpenWorks Engineering and HGH Infrared Systems signed a formal C-UAS cooperation agreement combining the Vision Flex optical system and the SPYNEL-X panoramic infrared camera into a fully passive counter-drone sensing solution.
- HGH's SPYNEL-X enables long-range passive detection of low-altitude aerial threats, while OpenWorks' Vision Flex provides autonomous high-resolution visual identification via advanced zoom.
- OpenWorks' Vision Guard counter-drone system has been selected for the evaluation phase of an Australian Defence Force programme valued at A$1.3 billion.
- Vision Guard will function as an early-warning 'tripwire' system for infantry close-combat operations, capable of detecting, tracking, and identifying Class 1 UAS at extended ranges using AI and data-fusion software.
- Vision Guard supports flexible sensor configurations including radar and acoustic arrays, and is suitable for low-light, forward observation, and covert surveillance environments.
OpenWorks Signs C-UAS Partnership with HGH Infrared Systems, Selected for Australia's A$1.3B Defence Programme
OpenWorks Engineering and HGH Infrared Systems have formally signed a counter-UAS (C-UAS) cooperation agreement, combining their core sensing technologies to enhance low-altitude threat detection capabilities.
Technical Integration: A Fully Passive Sensing System
In an official press release, OpenWorks stated: "This partnership combines OpenWorks' Vision Flex intelligent optical system with HGH's SPYNEL-X panoramic infrared surveillance camera. The former delivers autonomous, high-resolution visual identification through advanced zoom capabilities, while the latter enables long-range passive detection of low-altitude aerial threats. These two fully passive sensing systems complement each other, providing a powerful and integrated solution for counter-drone operations."
Vision Guard Selected for Australian Defence Evaluation
OpenWorks also announced that its Vision Guard counter-drone system has been selected to enter the evaluation phase of an Australian Defence Force (ADF) programme with a total budget of A$1.3 billion. The system will serve as an early-warning 'tripwire' for infantry close-combat scenarios.
OpenWorks explained: "Vision Guard provides rapidly deployable panoramic staring capability, suitable for forward observation and covert surveillance missions, including in low-light environments. The system incorporates OpenWorks' proprietary AI and data-fusion software, enabling detection, tracking, and identification of Class 1 UAS at extended ranges. It can be flexibly configured with active and/or passive wide-area sensors—including radar and acoustic arrays—depending on mission requirements."
Further Resources
For more information, visit: OpenWorks Engineering Press Releases
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