AGRON Defense AGRON Defense StarDome

    Integrated detection, monitoring and command system

    One system. Complete operational awareness.

    StarDome is the AGRON system for continuous surveillance, data fusion, situation analysis, threat detection, decision support and coordination of operators and connected equipment. It runs on AGRON 1, our own software, with the AI Pilot assistant built in.

    Purpose
    Separate devices and data streams become one system for surveillance, analysis and decision support.

    Designed for naval vessels and bases, coastal sites, military and critical infrastructure, civil ports and industrial sites, and for mobile and fixed AGRON installations.

    • One operational picture
    • Continuous surveillance of the controlled area
    • Detection and tracking of objects
    • Fusion of data from different sensors
    • Analysis of events and potential threats
    • Decision support for operators and command
    • Coordination of connected systems
    • Automated monitoring and reporting
    • A complete history of events
    • Operation without an external internet connection
    Comparison

    Separate systems or one StarDome.

    Separate systemsStarDome
    ScreensOne per systemOne operational picture
    TimeEach system on its own clockAll sources on one timeline
    RecordsScattered across recordersOne event history in the Black Box
    New equipmentOften another separate systemConnected through an adapter
    Without internetDepends on each systemLocal operation by design
    Next stepLeft to the operator aloneRecommended, with its reason; a person decides
    Unified picture

    Many sources. One operational picture.

    Radars, cameras, thermal imagers, RF monitoring, navigation, unmanned vehicles and external services usually work apart. Operators switch between screens and need longer to understand what is happening. StarDome brings these sources together in AGRON 1.

    Sensor classes
    • 3D, marine and perimeter radar
    • EO/IR optics
    • Passive RF detection and DF
    • Sonar and diver detection
    • Surveillance UAV and docks
    • SATCOM and cellular
    Integration software
    AGRON 1
    Sensor adapters
    Event bus
    Fusion and tracking
    Operator console
    AI Pilot, voice assistant
    Result
    • One operating pictureEvery object as a single fused track.
    • Black BoxTamper-evident event log and video archive.
    • Works offlineKeeps operating without a network link.
    Single map
    Objects, events, surveillance zones and connected equipment on one map.
    Fused observations
    Data from several sources is matched to give a fuller picture of each object.
    Object tracking
    Identifiers, positions, changes of state and the history of each observation are kept.
    Data confidence
    Quality, freshness and reliability of incoming data are shown, not hidden.
    Event history
    Observations, alerts and operator actions are kept in sequence.
    Role-based distribution
    Each user receives the information their authority allows.

    Example: one contact, one picture

    1. A radar detects an object in the controlled zone.
    2. StarDome receives its position and movement.
    3. With an optical system connected, the operator matches the radar data with the camera image.
    4. Other sources help to refine what the object is.
    5. AI Pilot prepares a short summary and points out what data is still missing.
    6. The operator receives one combined view instead of several separate messages.
    Data fusion

    From data to decisions.

    StarDome does not just display information. It turns incoming data into structured information that can be analyzed and acted on.

    1. 01

      Data acquisition

      Feeds from equipment of different manufacturers through interfaces and adapters.

    2. 02

      Fusion

      Observations are combined, taking into account time, source, coordinates, measurement error and quality.

    3. 03

      Tracking

      Each object keeps one record that is updated over time.

    4. 04

      Analysis

      Objects are classified and events are assessed against the site's security conditions.

    5. 05

      Alerts

      Each alert states its type, time, sources, priority, supporting data and status.

    6. 06

      Decision support

      The operator acknowledges, records the actions taken and sees a recommended next step.

    What raises the risk level

    • An object appears in the controlled zone
    • A set perimeter is crossed
    • An observed object behaves unusually
    • Sources contradict each other
    • Contact with key equipment is lost
    • A sensor fails
    • The state of a protected asset changes

    Honest about uncertainty

    When the data is not enough, StarDome shows the uncertainty instead of giving an object a category it has not earned. Stale or unreliable information is clearly marked.

    AI Pilot

    AI Pilot: an assistant that knows the situation.

    AI Pilot is the intelligent assistant built into StarDome. It is not a generic chat: it works with the context of the system, including equipment data, events, observation history, system status and approved documentation, and it answers in plain language, by text or voice.

    AI PilotConcept illustration

    What is the situation around the site right now?

    Three contacts on the picture. Two are identified as known traffic. One small unmanned aircraft is classified but not identified, 200 m east, holding position. Radar, AIS and cameras are online; sonar is on standby.

    Which events have not been checked yet?

    One: the unmanned aircraft, raised by radar and confirmed by camera 4. Missing: RF data on its control link. Suggested step: request an additional observation.

    Prepare the shift handover summary.

    Summary ready: 6 events, 1 active alert, 2 equipment state changes, no open checks. Every line links to its source record and time stamp.

    Voice: “AI Pilot, status report.”
    Understands the situation
    Answers questions about the current picture, recent events, new alerts and equipment faults, and says plainly when information is missing.
    Analyzes
    Works across observations, alert history, equipment state, several sensors, lost links and conflicting sources, and separates confirmed facts, preliminary assessments and unknowns.
    Recommends within procedures
    Suggests steps such as checking a sensor, requesting another observation, escalating to the responsible operator or reassessing an event when new data arrives.
    Listens and speaks
    A voice interface keeps hands free, with confirmation of critical commands and separation of user rights.
    Writes reports
    Situation summaries, period reports, alert lists, event histories, equipment and fault reports, and shift handovers, each with links to source records and time stamps.

    Help for every role

    Commander or site lead
    Summaries, alerts and reports.
    Surveillance operator
    Finding events, analyzing data, working the interface.
    Technical specialist
    Equipment state, faults and technical events.
    Administrator
    Services, connections and system logs, within their rights.

    AI Pilot never decides on the use of weapons or the selection of targets. It reaches data only through controlled AGRON 1 interfaces, not through unrestricted access to internal systems.

    Scenarios

    How StarDome works on the site.

    StarDome runs predefined scenarios for surveillance, response to events and maintenance, configured for the tasks of each site. Choose a scenario.

    Site: naval base or protected water area.

    1. StarDome receives data from the connected surveillance equipment.
    2. A new object enters the controlled zone and an event is created.
    3. The operator sees the available data, its sources and the event history.
    4. AI Pilot prepares a summary and names the extra information needed to verify the contact.
    5. Every action is recorded in the log.
    Integrated technologies

    Equipment of different manufacturers, one system.

    Equipment connects through its interfaces, software adapters and AGRON integration services. What each model provides depends on its interfaces and data formats.

    Radar

    Coordinates, range, bearing, speed and course where provided, observation history and equipment status. 2D and 3D radars.

    Optics

    Day, PTZ and high-resolution cameras, thermal imagers and multispectral systems: video, metadata and links to events.

    RF monitoring

    Detected signals, frequency bands, timing, direction to the source where the equipment allows, receiver status.

    Navigation

    GNSS, AIS, ship navigation systems, own position, course, speed, time and synchronization.

    Maritime and underwater

    Sonar, hydroacoustic systems, underwater surveillance and sea-state sensors.

    Unmanned systems

    Position, telemetry, power, link and mission status, dock state, video and images where available.

    External sources

    Weather, geographic data, navigation warnings, connected information systems and messages from other services, each with a trust and freshness status.

    Diagram of detection layers around a yacht: long-range radar, 3D radar, RF detection, reconnaissance drone, EO/IR cameras, acoustic sensors and underwater sonar
    Detection layers around a protected yacht, by sensor class. Ranges are indicative: actual coverage depends on the equipment, the site and conditions, and is set in the technical design.
    Autonomous operation

    Local operation. Controlled connectivity.

    StarDome is designed to run its core software on site, without a permanent internet or mobile connection.

    On site
    • Local compute servers
    • Network equipment
    • Local databases
    • Telemetry intake
    • Processing modules
    • Operator interfaces
    • Event storage
    • Backup power
    External systems
    Local processing
    Data is processed where it is collected.
    Local storage
    Information stays in the site's own infrastructure.
    Independent operation
    Local functions run without mandatory access to cloud services.
    Controlled synchronization
    Data is exchanged with external systems over authorized connections only.
    Operational continuity
    Local functions stay available when the external link is disrupted.

    Offline operation of AI Pilot, voice and individual analytical functions is confirmed for each hardware and software configuration.

    Unmanned systems

    Unmanned systems on the same picture.

    StarDome integrates compatible unmanned systems of different manufacturers: aerial, surface, ground and underwater vehicles, and automated docking stations.

    Information received: device ID, coordinates, telemetry, power, link status, equipment state, video, error messages and dock state.

    AGRON 1 provides unified interfaces for connecting external systems. Control functions are developed separately for each integration, based on the confirmed capabilities of the equipment, access rights and safety requirements. Receiving telemetry, controlling equipment and autonomous task execution are always distinguished.

    System health

    Every component, watched.

    StarDome monitors the technical state of integrated components where interfaces allow: device availability, connections, compute nodes, system errors, resource use, storage, temperatures, power, communication links and software services.

    AI Pilot for the technical team

    • Finds faults and analyzes logs
    • Explains error messages
    • Checks the sequence of events
    • Finds the relevant documentation
    • Writes technical reports
    Value

    What each team gains.

    Command

    • One view of the situation
    • Structured reports
    • Event history
    • Decision support

    Operators

    • Fewer separate interfaces
    • Combined information
    • Alerts in context
    • Help from AI Pilot

    Technicians

    • Equipment monitoring
    • Diagnostic information
    • Fault history
    • Maintenance support

    Organization

    • One way of working with all equipment
    • Integration of different manufacturers
    • Software that keeps developing
    • Several deployment options
    Configuration

    Find your StarDome configuration.

    Answer three questions and see an indicative configuration. The final composition is defined by the technical design for your site.

    Where will it work?
    What must it watch?
    What else is needed?
    Indicative configuration

    StarDome C20 Base

    Sensor suite
      Always included

      AGRON 1 · AI Pilot · Black Box · local operation

      Request this configuration

      Deployment

      A complete station inside a shipping container.

      StarDome runs in containerized, mobile, fixed and maritime configurations. The exact equipment and functions are defined by the technical design for each site.

      AGRON C20
      Container station with local compute and integrated equipment.
      AGRON C40
      Extended container configuration for tasks that need more space and equipment.
      AGRON MOBILE
      Mobile version with local compute and connected systems.
      Fixed installations
      Permanent installation at bases, facilities and infrastructure sites.
      Maritime installations
      Integration with compatible ship and shore systems.
      StarDome container station by AGRON StarDome container station by AGRON
      Isometric drawing of an AGRON C40 station: radar, EO/IR turret, surveillance UAV dock, passive RF array, SATCOM and compute bay 01 Radar 02 EO/IR turret 03 UAV dock 04 Passive RF / DF array 05 SATCOM 06 Compute and power bay
      1. 01Radar
      2. 02EO/IR turret
      3. 03UAV dock
      4. 04Passive RF / DF array
      5. 05SATCOM
      6. 06Compute and power bay
      C40 station, schematic
      ConfigurationPlatformUnmannedStatus
      StarDome C20 Base20 ft—On request
      StarDome C20 Enhanced20 ftUp to 6 surveillance UAVIn design
      StarDome C40 Base40 ft—On request
      StarDome C40 Advanced40 ftUp to 12 UAVIn design
      StarDome C40 HQ40 ft—On request

      Every configuration keeps expansion bays for additional sensors. Specifications, pricing and lead times on request.

      Cutaway of a StarDome container station: UAV bays, operator workstations, compute and network racks, power and climate equipment, maintenance bay
      Inside a container station: UAV bays, operator workstations, compute and network racks, power and climate equipment, and a maintenance bay. Illustration; the layout is set for each project.
      Engineering and integration

      Adapted to your equipment and your site.

      AGRON engineers adapt StarDome to the equipment and infrastructure the customer already has: new adapters for existing sensors, integration with ship and shore systems, site-specific scenarios and alert rules. The AGRON 1 architecture lets individual components evolve without replacing the whole system.

      The functions described on this page depend on configuration and connected equipment. Each proposal states which functions are available today, which integrations are confirmed and which capabilities are in development.

      Deployment

      Container or vehicle. The same StarDome.

      AGRON C20, C40 and AGRON MOBILE run the same StarDome software and give the operator the same picture, whether the site is a port berth, a marina or a temporary perimeter.

      AGRON C20AGRON C40AGRON MOBILE

      Contact

      Discuss your StarDome configuration.