HGH Showcases Next-Generation GAIA A.I. for Drone Detection at Milipol Paris 2025
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HGH Showcases Next-Generation GAIA A.I. for Drone Detection at Milipol Paris 2025
Paris-Villepinte, France — November 18th 2025 — HGH, expert in panoramic thermal solutions for wide area surveillance and security, will take part in Milipol Paris 2025, the leading international event for homeland security, from 18 to 21 November 2025 at Paris-Nord Villepinte. At Stand 5R105, HGH will present the next-generation GAIA Air, a major evolution in its passive counter-UAV solutions, and a participant for the Milipol Innovation Award in the Drone & Anti-Drone Systems category.
Building on the success of its previous iteration, the new GAIA Air introduces advanced AI capabilities for more powerful, precise, and resilient detection of aerial threats. Integrated with HGH’s SPYNEL panoramic thermal sensors and the enhanced CYCLOPE analytics suite, this upgraded solution has been designed to meet today’s most demanding operational challenges, particularly facing low-signature, fast-moving drones.
Key improvements in this next-gen version include:
- A vastly expanded threat database, trained through extensive annotation campaigns,
- Enhanced tracking of drones in complex visual environments (moving clouds, sun reflections, textured backgrounds),
- Improved false alarm filtering
Fully passive and undetectable, SPYNEL and GAIA Air ensure 360° panoramic coverage and can simultaneously detect and track multiple airborne threats, including silent drones and swarms.
This innovation is designed for a wide range of critical security applications, including:
Border control, port and airport security
- Protection of sensitive industrial sites
- Homeland security, special forces, and anti-terrorism operations
- Visitors are invited to discover GAIA Air and explore HGH’s full range of solutions at Stand 5R105 throughout the exhibition.
About HGH:
Founded in France in 1982, HGH has grown into a global leader in infrared technology, specializing in designing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced electro-optic systems and sensors for industrial, defense, and security applications. Driven by continuous innovation, HGH combines cutting-edge infrared expertise with proprietary software and artificial intelligence to deliver high-performance monitoring, measurement, and detection solutions. With operations and subsidiaries across North America, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, HGH serves a worldwide customer base.
Press Contact:
Karine Sebbah – Communications Project Manager
www.hgh-infrared.com
marketing@hgh-infrared.com
AICCE
AICCE
Meet us at AICCE Dubai!
Discover HGH’s advanced industrial thermography solutions designed to optimize the performance and reliability of your rotary kiln for remote temperature measurement and hot spot detection.
At the AICCE 2025 trade show, HGH will present its Pyroscan ruggedized pyrometric camera and Kilnscan infrared scanner, dedicated to non-intrusive thermal monitoring of industrial equipment. These technologies enable accurate temperature measurement of rotary kilns to reduce unplanned downtime, extend equipment life, and improve energy efficiency.
HGH’s industrial thermography solutions are particularly well suited to the cement, industry, where continuity of production is essential. Thanks to real-time thermal monitoring, they offer increased visibility into combustion processes and enable effective predictive maintenance.
📍 Meet us at booth B11
MILIPOL
MILIPOL PARIS
Meet us at Milipol Paris 2025
Discover HGH’s Wide Area Surveillance solutions based on the SPYNEL panoramic thermal sensor, dedicated to the Defense and Security market.
At Milipol Paris 2025, HGH will showcase the next-generation GAIA AIR — an AI-powered detection algorithm designed for passive aerial surveillance and counter-UAV applications. Integrated into HGH’s SPYNEL 360° thermal surveillance system and enhanced by the CYCLOPE video analytics software, GAIA AIR leverages advanced artificial intelligence to detect, identify and track airborne threats over long distances with exceptional precision, even in the most challenging environments.
HGH is proud to announce that GAIA AIR is competing for the Milipol Innovation Awards 2025!
📍 Meet us at booth 5R105
📅 Book a slot with our experts
OPTRO
OPTRO
Meet us at OPTRO 2025 in Marseille!
Discover HGH’s expertise in metrology and electro-optic system testing.
At OPTRO 2025, HGH will showcase its comprehensive range of metrology services, including IR source calibration (MWIR & LWIR) and electro-optical system qualification: MRTD, NETD, MTF, Distortion, EFL, and TOD.
HGH experts will also be happy to answer all your questions about our cutting-edge electro-optic test equipment — blackbodies, visible sources, collimators, and integrated optical test benches — for research labs, universities, detector manufacturers, and calibration centers worldwide. All solutions are powered by the turnkey INFRATEST software!
📍 OPTRO 2025 – Marseille – STAND : 11
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WDS
WDS
Meet us at WDS in Riyadh!
Discover HGH’s advanced long-range surveillance solutions. With SPYNEL, its unique panoramic thermal solution, it is now possible to automatically detect, track, and classify all kinds of threats, completely passively, over very long distances.
At the WDS 2026 trade show, HGH will present its cutting-edge SPYNEL panoramic camera and CYCLOPE software, optimized by GAIA artificial intelligence to provide continuous and reliable surveillance, even in the most demanding environments. These solutions enable the effective security of critical infrastructure, forward operating bases and other sensitive areas, guaranteeing exceptional responsiveness and accuracy.
📍 Meet us at booth H-F10.1
HGH Systèmes Infrarouges and Athena Security Solutions
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HGH Systèmes Infrarouges and Athena Security Solutions Sign Strategic Defense Partnership MoU
Bengaluru, India – August 11th, 2025 – HGH Systèmes Infrarouges, a global leader in electro-optics, and Athena Security Solutions, a trusted Indian defense integrator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership in India. The agreement aims to jointly promote and deploy advanced passive surveillance technologies for India’s growing defense and border security needs.
A Strategic Alliance for Next-Gen Passive Surveillance
HGH Systèmes Infrarouges, based in France, and Athena Security Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their strategic partnership focused on India’s defense sector. The collaboration was signed in Bengaluru in August 2025 and will target passive wide-area surveillance applications to support India’s growing defense infrastructure and security landscape.
India’s defense sector has seen rapid growth, driven by the government’s increased investment in protecting its long borders and vast coastline. The partnership will leverage Athena’s local expertise and proven track record in system integration with HGH’s cutting-edge SPYNEL technology, a panoramic, passive infrared surveillance solution with real-time detection, tracking, and AI-enabled classification capabilities.
“We were looking to bring our advanced solution for passive air defense to the Indian Ministry of Defense. Athena Security Solutions is the ideal local partner, with a solid reputation and deep experience as a system integrator,” stated Cyril Marchebout, Director of International Development at HGH Systèmes Infrarouges.
“SPYNEL 360° infrared sensors offer unparalleled situational awareness, making them ideal for border and coastal surveillance,” said Mr. Vishnu, Director of Athena Security Solutions. “We are proud to partner with HGH and look forward to strengthening our collaboration in support of India’s defense goals.”
SPYNEL systems can be deployed as standalone units or fully integrated into a centralized command-and-control architecture. Together, HGH Systèmes Infrarouges and Athena Security Solutions will provide complete, field-ready solutions tailored to the operational needs of the Indian armed forces.
About HGH Systèmes Infrarouges
HGH has been specializing in infrared technology for 40 years. Since 1982, the company designs, develops, and supplies electro-optical systems and software for various sectors, including security, defense, oil & gas, and energy. HGH is recognized internationally for its innovation in infrared technology, with a portfolio of advanced sensors and proprietary software. The company is headquartered in Igny, near Paris, within the French Optics Valley.
About Athena Security Solutions
Athena Security Solutions is a leading Indian defense system integrator with a decade-long track record of successfully delivering security solutions to sensitive and strategic sites across India. The company offers custom-integrated surveillance and security systems tailored to national defense and critical infrastructure.
Coline Veyrinas
Media Contact
hgh@hgh-infrared.com
+33 1 69 35 47 70
Milkor and HGH sign co-operation agreement for USVs
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Milkor and HGH sign co-operation agreement for USVs and wide area surveillance
Abu Dhabi, 19 February 2025 – Milkor and HGH signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to expand their partnership in unmanned and autonomous surface vessels as well as maritime surveillance. The signing ceremony took place at Milkor’s stand at IDEX 2025.
The signing ceremony was attended by HGH CEO Vincent Leboucher and Milkor UAE CEO Julian Coetzee.
Milkor is a global defence contractor operating across multiple domains. In the maritime domain, Milkor delivers a variety of vessels designed to enhance maritime security in a variety of roles, including a range of USVs.
HGH designs, develops, assembles and sells electro-optics systems for industrial, civil, defence and security applications. The company has established itself as an international reference in terms of innovation in infrared technology, through the development of multiple advanced sensors.
The MoU will allow for deeper co-operation on the development of unmanned technology, especially autonomous COLREGS using the SPYNEL-M series of cameras. Additionally, it will allow for better integration of SPYNEL Cameras with Milkor vessels, allowing HGH and Milkor to provide increased capability to end users.
Mr Leboucher stated that, “We are working with Milkor to find the best ways to leverage our respective areas of expertise. In particular, the potential for increased autonomy of USVs is exciting.”
“HGHs line of SPYNEL cameras provides a unique 3600 infrared sensor, opening up unique possibilities for users of our vessels, especially when it comes to unmanned systems. We look forward to deepening our co-operation with HGH,” said Mr Coetzee.
Press Enquiries:
Wesley du Toit, Operations Manager, Milkor
Telephone: +971 58 519 1087
Email: wdutoit@milkor.ae
Heli Reinikainen, Marketing & Communication Manager, HGH
Telephone: +33 1 69 35 47 70
HGH Unveils SPYNEL-F and USV-Based Surveillance Solutions
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HGH Unveils SPYNEL-F and USV-Based Surveillance Solutions for Enhanced Situational Awareness at Euronaval 2024
Paris, France – November 4th, 2024 – HGH announces its participation in Euronaval 2024 this week, where the company presents advanced surveillance technologies specifically designed to be deployed on Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) at booth E95.
As USVs become increasingly integral to security and defense operations, they face significant challenges in navigation and situational awareness. Operating in crowded maritime environments, USVs must follow strict navigation protocols while avoiding potential collisions with large ships, emerging islands, floating debris, and small, fast-moving boats. These challenges require reliable surveillance systems that can enhance situational awareness and ensure safe operations.
To address this challenge, HGH introduces the SPYNEL-F, featuring a 180° field of view with full staring capability. This new SPYNEL model offers superior image quality, a 10 Hz video framerate, and integrated digital stabilization. ‘’Such specifications are perfectly suited for effective collision avoidance, real-time tracking and classification of both air and surface targets ‘’ comments Cyril Marchebout, Sales Director at HGH. ‘’For extended operational coverage, two SPYNEL-F units could be configured together to create a full 360° monitoring solution’’ he adds.
The SPYNEL-M solution by HGH is also designed for easy integration into USVs due to its compact and lightweight structure. It provides comprehensive 360° thermal imaging for enhanced situational awareness, allowing USVs to monitor their surroundings effectively, day and night.
HGH also draws attention to its new GAIA Artificial Intelligence, developed directly within the CYCLOPE software and integrated into the USVs at the core of SPYNEL-M and SPYNEL-F. By enhancing the speed and power of detection and classification of maritime and aerial threats, GAIA complements the surveillance capabilities of these systems, ensuring a proactive approach to security and operational efficiency.
HGH invites EURONAVAL attendees to visit booth E95 to learn more about these surveillance technologies and their critical applications in enhancing the operational effectiveness of USVs.
Coline Veyrinas
Media Contact
hgh@hgh-infrared.com
+33 1 69 35 47 70
HGH Group Unveils GAIA Air, a New AI Detection Algorithm
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HGH Group Unveils GAIA Air, a New AI Detection Algorithm for Passive Air Defense at Eurosatory 2024
June 17th 2024, Paris Nord Villepinte, France – At Eurosatory 2024, the HGH Group unveils the latest innovation in their SPYNEL 360° thermal surveillance solution: the revolutionary GAIA Artificial Intelligence module now optimized for Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD).
Since its creation in 1982, HGH has been an expert in infrared technology, establishing itself as a global leader in electro-optical innovation. Committed to continuous advancement, HGH introduces the cutting-edge GAIA Artificial Intelligence algorithm, now seamlessly integrated with the CYCLOPE video analytics software for superior threat detection, tracking, and identification.
The advanced GAIA Artificial Intelligence processing offers unprecedented capabilities in the automatic detection and classification of threats within panoramic thermal images over long distances and a diverse range of targets. The CYCLOPE software utilizes A.I. for automatic classification of threats, recognizing object shapes from just a few pixels to very large targets. This innovation drastically reduces false alarms and enhances rapid response.
Further, the GAIA Artificial Intelligence is powered by the I2Q™ image processing library, guaranteeing exceptional day/night image quality regardless of environmental conditions. The I2Q™ image processing suite includes specialized algorithms that improve operator experience, such as sun glint reduction, smart denoising, and local contrast enhancement.
While GAIA Land and GAIA Sea have already won over several clients for maritime and land applications, HGH announces today the release of GAIA Air. GAIA Artificial Intelligence now offers robust capabilities for ground-based air surveillance, ensuring improved and earlier detection of air threats.
” In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and increasing military tensions, monitoring the skies – without being detected by the enemy – has never been more critical. Effective ground-based air defense in extended combat zones requires the mastery of detecting very fast, low-altitude targets as early as possible. This is what we offer with SPYNEL, CYCLOPE and GAIA Air.” announces Cyril Marchebout, Sales Director at HGH.
As thousands of visitors arrive at this prestigious defense tradeshow, the HGH Group is set to showcase this groundbreaking innovation. Visit booth F268, Hall 6, for more information.
Press Contact
Coline Veyrinas
hgh@hgh-infrared.com +33 1 69 35 47 70
About HGH
HGH has been an expert in infrared technology for 40 years. Since 1982, HGH designs, develops, assembles and sells electro-optics systems and software for security, defense, oil & gas, energy and various industrial applications. The company has established itself as an international reference in terms of innovation in infrared technology, through the development of multiple advanced sensors, systems and proprietary software. HGH’s Head Office is located in Igny near Paris, in the heart of the French Optics Valley, where the most well-known research laboratories and companies are based. www.hgh-infrared.com