Intersoft Electronics Group
Intersoft Electronics Group is a Belgian technology holding company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of radar technology and Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) equipment and services for the global Air Traffic Management (ATM) and defense sectors.[1].
Established in Olen, Belgium, in 1983, the company is led by CEO Luc Switten[2] and is majority-owned by the French private equity firm, IDI[3]. The Group, which generates over €60 million in annual revenue and employs approximately 400 staff, [4]is structured around three main divisions: Intersoft Electronics, Intersoft Services, and Advionics[5]
The Intersoft Electronics Group serves a global clientele, including Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), defense organizations, and radar manufacturers, and operates international offices across Europe[6][7][8], the United States[9], and Australia[10]. The Group states its mission is 'to make the sky safer,' which it pursues not only by developing advanced hardware and software tools but also by offering specialized training and knowledge transfer services aimed at supporting clients in the operation and performance optimization of their own ATC and CNS systems. [11][12]
History
The Intersoft Electronics Group was founded in 1983 as an engineering company in Olen, Belgium. The company's earliest activities involved the development of ground radar systems for detecting underground utilities.[11]
The company's focus on air traffic control began in 1991, when EUROCONTROL commissioned an Environment Simulator to support secondary radar systems. This contract was secured based on the company's prior technical competence in ground radar, which provided the necessary foundation for transitioning to air surveillance applications[11]. Following this transition, the company developed its suite of CNS Test Equipment throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including the RASS portfolio (Radar Analysis Support Systems).[13][14]
The deep technical and field experience gained from deploying RASS provided the expertise needed to enter the radar hardware market.[11] In the 2000s, the company began undertaking its first Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) projects, such as those for the Belgian Air Force, to extend the service life of legacy radar systems. This shift led to the development of proprietary modular technology.[15]
Core Activities and Products
The Intersoft Electronics Group operates across four primary core activities: Radar Technology, CNS Test Equipment, CNS Services, and Manufacturing. This model is aligned with the three divisions: Intersoft Electronics, Intersoft Services, and Advionics.[16]
Radar Technology
Intersoft Electronics develops modular radar subsystems for upgrades and integration projects.[17]
- ASR-M (Airport Surveillance Radar Modules): A modular design for Airport Surveillance Radar that allows manufacturers to integrate a system intended to remain state-of-the-art throughout its lifetime. Its design addresses challenges such as windfarm mitigation and 4G/5G interference.[18][19][20]
- NGSP (Next Generation System Platform): This is the platform used for radar upgrades. NGSP incorporates patented algorithms designed to address emerging challenges, including ground clutter cancellation and windfarm mitigation.[19][20]
- Non-Rotating Array Technologies:
- NORA (Non-Rotating Array): Antenna systems that provide advanced capabilities previously associated primarily with military radar systems to the civil radar market. The concept is based on a circular array, which is designed to maintain consistent performance across all scan angles.[20][21]
- L-IESA: Non-rotating IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) antenna system designed for naval applications. It features electronic leveling capabilities to improve detection and volume coverage during ship movements.[19][22]
CNS Test Equipment
Intersoft Electronics provides tools for radar and navaids measurements.[23]
- RASS (Radar Analysis Support System)[24]: A manufacturer-independent toolbox used for evaluating all elements of Primary Radar and Secondary Radar (PSR and SSR). Key RASS tools include:
- SMS (Sensor Monitoring System): A scalable solution that centralizes data from an entire sensor network (including PSR, SSR, ADS-B, and MLAT) to enable proactive maintenance.[27][28]
- SkyRF CNS Drone: A drone-based platform for measuring CNS systems in the far field. The platform is used for commissioning and maintenance of radar, ILS, DME, and VOR,[29] and is stated to reduce the need for test flights by 50%. Intersoft Electronics partnered with Skyguide for the development. [30]
CNS Services
The Intersoft Services division provides support for CNS and airport infrastructures.[31]
- Service Areas: These include planning, integration, and maintenance activities for Air Traffic Control Systems. Specific services include Radar Services (e.g., Acceptance testing and diagnostics) and Navaids Services (e.g., certification and calibration of ILS, VOR, TACAN).[32]
- IE Academy: The company operates a learning environment that offers courses and customized training on CNS systems and ATM.[33][12]
Manufacturing (Advionics)
The manufacturing division, Advionics, provides vertically integrated manufacturing of complex RF electronics. Advionics covers the total product life cycle, from product development and prototyping to production, maintenance, and obsolescence management. Capabilities include high-speed CNC milling, PCB and electronic assembly, and operating a dedicated cleanroom for producing miniature hybrid modules.[34][5]
Corporate Affairs
The company's leadership is currently composed of CEO Luc Switten. The Group was initially backed by the private equity firm Waterland. In a significant change in ownership, the French private equity firm IDI acquired a majority stake in the company in June 2025.[35]
References
- ↑ "Intersoft Electronics Services". Agoria. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "ntersoft Electronics partners with INDRA to expand presence in European Air Defence Market | Global Airspace Radar". https://globalairspaceradar.com/. Retrieved 2025-11-18. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ Howell, Mr Rob (2025-06-16). "IDI acquires majority stake in Intersoft Electronics Group to support continued global growth". CANSO. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "IDI acquires majority stake in Intersoft Electronics Group". evertiq.com. 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Advionics - An Intersoft Electronics Company". Advionics. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "Intersoft Electronics acquires German company". evertiq.com. 2024. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "Intersoft Electronics Group establishes a Services branch in Portugal". Airspace World 2026. 2023-03-08. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ Howell, Mr Rob (2023-04-24). "Intersoft Electronics Group establishes a Services branch in Italy". CANSO. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "TSS Solutions, Intersoft Electronics Inc. US sign Cooperation Agreement for U.S. Military Air Surveillance Radar SLEP and CUAS Opportunities". Archived from the original on 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ https://www.atc-network.com/atc-professionals/atc-network-1 (2024-10-01). "Intersoft Electronics Group Establishes a Services Branch in the Asia Pacific". ATC Network. Archived from the original on 2025-07-17. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 "Radar Technology, CNS Test Equipment and Services | About Us". Intersoft Electronics. 2025-11-03. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "IE Academy - Training for ATC and CNS professionals". Intersoft Electronics. 2025-11-03. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ Versmissen, Hans (2024-06-11). "RASS 8.0 release". Intersoft Electronics. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "Intersoft Electronics NV, Air Traffic Management, RASS-R, COTS, Sensor Baseline Campaign, East China ATMB, CAAC". www.chinacivilaviation.com. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "Radar Mid-Life Upgrades (MLU)". Intersoft Electronics. 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "Leading Provider of Radar Technology & CNS Test Equipment". Intersoft Electronics. 2025-11-03. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "Modular Radar Technology & Subsystems". Intersoft Electronics. 2025-11-03. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ in, Made; Frederickx, Annelies (2024-11-12). "HET PRODUCT. ASR-M van Intersoft Electronics: "Baanbrekende radartechnologie waarmee we het luchtruim veilig en efficiënt houden."". Made in (in Nederlands). Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 "Intersoft Electronics zet Mechelen-Kempen op de radar | Voka". www.voka.be (in Nederlands). 2025-11-03. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Electronics, Jan van Gent, Chief Commercial Officer, Intersoft (2025-06-02). "Revolutionising airport radar". Air Traffic Technology International. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "NORA® Non-Rotating Antenna Systems". Intersoft Electronics. 2025-02-27. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "IFF Integration Solutions for Naval Vessels". Intersoft Electronics. 2025-11-03. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "CNS Test Equipment". Intersoft Electronics. 2025-11-03. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "Radar Test Equipment for PSR, SSR & IFF | RASS® Toolkit". Intersoft Electronics. 2025-02-27. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "Intersoft Electronics upgrades radar simulator with 2048 target capability". Air Traffic Technology International. 2025-05-06. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "PSR Target Generator". Intersoft Electronics. 2025-06-16. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "Sensor Monitoring System for PSR, SSR, ADS-B & MLAT". Intersoft Electronics. 2025-02-27. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ Howell, Mr Rob (2024-11-26). "Intersoft Electronics' Surveillance Monitoring System surpasses 1 million operational hours". CANSO. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "S05E15 - Intersoft Electronics - Surveillance and Navigation technology with care | Global Airspace Radar". https://globalairspaceradar.com/. Retrieved 2025-11-18. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ "Skyguide and Intersoft to partner on CNS Drone SkyRF". Air Traffic Technology International. 2024-02-01. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "CNS Maintenance and Testing Services". Intersoft Electronics. 2025-06-16. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "CNS Maintenance and Testing Services". Intersoft Electronics. 2025-06-16. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ "Successful Completion of Specialized Training for the Use of the SkyRF System for CNS Measurements in Bosnia and Herzegovina | Global Airspace Radar". https://globalairspaceradar.com/. Retrieved 2025-11-18. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ "Full-Cycle Manufacturing for Mission-Critical RF Electronics". Intersoft Electronics. 2025-07-15. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ↑ Waterland (2025-06-12). "IDI kondigt de overname aan van een meerderheidsbelang in het Belgische IE Group". Waterland (in Nederlands). Retrieved 2025-11-18.
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