Defense Systems

Integrated sensing, tracking and protection systems for defense and security missions

From Detection to Protection

Through the combined expertise of Officina Stellare and GELCO, the Group delivers integrated defense capabilities spanning optical sensing, tracking, monitoring, protection and countermeasure systems for mission-critical applications.

Multispectral Imaging & Tracking Systems

Advanced optical sensing systems providing detection, tracking and identification capabilities across the visible and infrared spectrum.

Optical Stations for SSA

Advanced optical infrastructures for space surveillance, object tracking and orbital safety.

Electronic Boards

High-performance electronic subsystems powering sensing, tracking, protection and countermeasure capabilities across modern defense systems.

Engineered by Officina Stellare & Gelco — a company of the Group

GELCO is the Officina Stellare Group company specialized in advanced electronic systems for defense applications. Through its expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing and qualification, GELCO supports sensing, tracking, electronic warfare and countermeasure capabilities across mission-critical platforms.

Its contribution strengthens the Group’s integrated approach to defense, providing the electronic backbone behind next-generation systems for protection, surveillance and operational effectiveness.

Space & Earth Observation

Portfolio Overview

Ground and space-based opto-mechanical, laser satellite communication, and electronic systems

Satellite Optical Systems for Earth Observation

Optical system and payloads, supporting environmental monitoring, disaster response & defense intelligence.

Space Terminals for Laser Communication

Onboard laser terminals for high-speed inter-satellite and satellite-to-ground communications

Power Management and Distribution Unit

High-reliability electronics for space: power converters, sensors, thermal control & experiment controllers

Optical Ground Stations for Laser Communication

Ground-based telescopes & laser systems for high-bandwidth satellite links

Cabin Fan Assembly

Subsystems providing the airflow rate and the pressure head required for the ventilation of the Pressurized Module and the provision of cooling air