Experts in airborne Surveillance
50 Years of knowledge
1976 – 2026
Meet us at Farnborough International Airshow
July 20 – 24
Stand 1558, Hall 1
Experts in airborne Surveillance
50 Years of knowledge
1976 – 2026
Meet us at Farnborough International Airshow
July 20 – 24
Stand 1558, Hall 1
ST Airborne Systmes
Environmental monitoring & maritime security
ST Airborne Systems is a Swedish company with over 50 years of expertise in airborne maritime surveillance. We provide advanced airborne surveillance solutions to operators worldwide. With our next-generation platform, MSS 8000, we take airborne surveillance to a new level, delivering enhanced performance, cutting-edge technology, superior usability and seamless data sharing.
Our solutions support society-critical operations such as environmental monitoring, coast guard missions, maritime security and wildfire surveillance. They enable long-range, wide-area detection for missions including oil spill response, search and rescue, combating illegal fishing and vessel tracking – providing decision-makers with reliable, real-time situational awareness.
We are experts in airborne surveillance.
Advanced airborne surveillance for critical operations
Our airborne surveillance solutions provide decision‑makers with reliable, real‑time situational awareness for complex and time‑critical missions. By combining advanced sensor technology, long‑range coverage, and seamless data integration, we support authorities and operators in protecting the environment, enhancing safety and responding effectively to emergencies – across land and sea.
Envirionmental surveillance
Oil Spill & Chemical Discharge Detection and Monitoring
Wildfire Surveillance & Detection
Illegal Fishing Detection & Monitoring
Vessel Traffic Monitoring
Search & Rescue (SAR)
Border Surveillance & EEZ monitoring
Flood Monitoring
50 years of innovation – looking to the future
Our story began in the mid-1970s, when the Swedish Coast Guard sought new ways to detect oil spills and protect the environmentally sensitive Baltic Sea. In close collaboration with leading technology partners, we developed our first Side-Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR) in 1976, enabling the detection of oil pollution across large maritime areas. What started as a response to a specific environmental challenge became the foundation for more than five decades of innovation in airborne surveillance.
Today, ST Airborne Systems remains true to its roots. The “ST” stands for Swedish Technologies, reflecting a heritage built on technical excellence, innovation and trust. With more than 50 years of experience, we continue to push the boundaries of airborne surveillance, delivering innovative solutions that help operators make faster, better-informed decisions.
Celebrate with us, at FIA 2026
From the first SLAR missions for oil spill detection in the Baltic Sea to today’s advanced surveillance systems, ST Airborne Systems marks five decades of innovation at FIA 2026. Stop by our stand to meet the team, discuss future surveillance capabilities, and enjoy drinks and light refreshments.
Place: Farnborough International Airshow, UK,
Stand 1558, Hall 1
Date: 21 July, 2026
Time: 15:30 (local time)
Meet us at
Farnborough international airshow (fia) 2026
July 20-24, 2026, at Farnborough.
Visit our stand and talk airborne surveillance with us!
Stand 1558, Hall 1.
Read more about FIA here.
LOI Signing ceremony, at fia 2026
At FIA 2026, ST Airborne Systems AB and MD Aircraft GmbH will sign a Letter of Intent to explore future airborne surveillance solutions that combine electric aviation and advanced mission systems. The ambition is to support maritime surveillance, environmental monitoring and other special mission operations with reduced environmental impact.
Meet the CEOs and senior representatives from both companies to discuss the future of sustainable airborne surveillance.
Place: Farnborough International Airshow, UK,
Stand 1558, Hall 1
Date: 21 July, 2026
Time: 16:00 (local time)
Trusted worldwide
A global customer base, decades of experience and long-term partnerships have made ST Airborne Systems a trusted name in airborne surveillance.
ST Airborne Systems in numbers
System Delivered
Operations in Number of Countries
Years in Operations
Offices around the World
Developed MSS Mission Systems
What our customers says
“It is a pleasure to deal with ST Airborne Solutions. Personal are pro-active in trying to resolve issues as quickly as possible.
You have really done an excellent job on the system and the software, it’s almost impossible to lose any data.”
– Transport Canada,
Operator
“Our project with the MSS 6000 Surveillance System has been absolutely one of the most successful projects in our organization.”
– Finnish Border Guard,
Head of Maritime Unit
“Professional approach. Good communication, fast response and, great engagement from ST Airborne Systems. Strong commitment to solving the technical difficulties and dew challenges.”
– Polish Marine Environment Protection,
Deputy Chief Inspector
CANADA’S WHALES
Our MSS surveillance system is playing a crucial role in the protection of the endangered right whale population in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, where Transport Canada’s National Aerial Surveillance Program is on a mission to protect the majestic right whales.
With just 450 right whales remaining, daily surveillance flights have become essential to track their movements, prevent ship collisions, and minimise the risk of entanglement in fishing gear.
The MSS’s high-tech camera captures detailed imagery, providing real-time data to help redirect marine traffic and keep the whales safe from harm at sea.
By combining our SLAR (Side-Looking Airborne Radar), which has unique capabilities to monitor large water areas, with data from IR/UV scanners and custom calibrations, our systems can effectively detect, analyse, document, and pinpoint wildlife with precision.
Read more about how we help our clients under “News”
OUR PRODUCTS
FOR ADVANCED AIRBORNE SURVEILLANCE
Our systems provide government agencies with a fully integrated airborne surveillance solution, combining advanced sensor technology like radar scanning, electronic signal capture, and high-resolution imaging for real-time, actionable intelligence, transmitted directly to control centres.
A key feature is our Side-Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR), which excels in environmental monitoring. When paired with Airborne “Multi-Spectral Sensor, AMS”, it delivers unmatched detection and documentation of threats such as oil spills, illegal activities, and forest fires.
Our systems can be used and adopted for a variety of surveillance tasks:
- Environmental Protection/Oil Pollution
- Search and rescue
- EEZ Protection/Border control
- Law enforcement
- Fishery patrol/Illegal fishing
- Ship traffic management
- Ice Patrol
- Land surveillance, for example:
- Forest fire surveillance
- Flooding surveillance
- Green border surveillance
- Assisting first responder i.e. police, fire brigade, rescue service, and more…
Our systems provide government agencies with a fully integrated airborne surveillance solution, combining advanced sensor technology like radar scanning, electronic signal capture, and high-resolution imaging for real-time, actionable intelligence, transmitted directly to control centres.
A key feature is our Side-Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR), which excels in environmental monitoring. When paired with Airborne “Multi-Spectral Sensor, AMS”, it delivers unmatched detection and documentation of threats such as oil spills, illegal activities, and forest fires.
Our systems can be used and adopted for a variety of surveillance tasks:
- Land surveillance, for example:
- Forest fire surveillance
- Flooding surveillance
- Green border surveillance
- Assisting first responder i.e. police, fire brigade, rescue service, and more…
- Environmental Protection/Oil Pollution
- Search and rescue
- EEZ Protection/Border control
- Law enforcement
- Fishery patrol/Illegal fishing
- Ship traffic management
- Ice Patrol
WORK WITH US
WHY CHOOSE ST AIRBORNE SYSTEMS?
World-leading experience
Over 40+ years in the industry, pioneering in the field since the 70’s.
Customer Adaptability
Experts in system integration enable us to adjust to customers’ needs and budgets.
Proprietary Technologies
Our SLAR and Airborne Multi-Spectral Sensor are currently unmatched when it comes to quality, price, and value ratio.
Value proposition
In collaboration with you as our client, we map out your operational requirements and translate them into the optimal system solution within your budget constraints.
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
Highly specialised knowledge among our employees, supported by continuous training and competence development.
Contact an expert
Whether you’re looking to tailor a surveillance system to your specific mission requirements or need assistance with technical support, our experts are here to help.
sales
Looking for the right airborne surveillance solution? Our team can help you identify the system that best matches your operational requirements.
Sales: info@airbornesystems.se
Support
Need technical assistance or product support? Our specialists are here to help.
Support: support@airbornesystems.se
Building the next generation of airborne technology
A word from our CEO
“What does being at the forefront in this industry mean to you, and how do you see the company living up to that standard?”
To me, being at the forefront means staying ahead of the competition on all fronts. This includes being an attractive employer for potential candidates, continuously seeking out the latest technologies and applications, staying in tune with market trends, and ensuring our organisation practice what we preach and leads by example in everything we do.
To preserve a forefront position in our field in all aspects, our strategy and vision are well-defined. Personally I work together with my team on a daily basis with actions to continue to be recognised as leaders in every respect—technologically, operationally, and as an employer of choice.