3 Mar 2025

Sentinel Photonics, a pioneering UK-based designer and manufacturer of advanced laser detection and protection systems, announces European expansion with two new strategic partnerships in Romania and the Benelux region.

The collaborations strengthen the company’s presence in key European defence and security markets.

LASERD® detection systems

Sentinel Photonics has appointed StarC4SYS as its official sales partner in Romania

Sentinel Photonics has appointed StarC4SYS as its official sales partner in Romania and TBM Netherlands as an authorised reseller in the Benelux region.

The partnerships will enhance local expertise, streamline access to Sentinel’s cutting-edge LASERD® detection systems and FROST retro reflection protection solutions, and ensure that military and security organisations benefit from faster deployment and stronger technical support.

Driving growth in Europe

Jackson White, Head of Commercial at Sentinel Photonics, comments: “Our partnerships with StarC4SYS and TBM Netherlands represent crucial milestones in our rapid international growth strategy. Romania’s growing defence modernisation initiatives and the Benelux region’s advanced security market present strong opportunities for our laser detection and protection systems."

"Partnering with established, trusted organisations in these regions ensures we can deliver cutting-edge solutions where they are needed most.”

Regional expertise to support growing market needs

TBM Netherlands will serve as Sentinel’s gateway to the Benelux region, leveraging its security expertise

CEO Cristian Ghimfus, CEO of StarC4SYS, which will manage all sales activities in Romania, says: “Within Romania, StarC4SYIS is known for our deep understanding of customer needs in the C4ISR and EW domains. Adding Sentinel Photonics’ laser detection and protection solutions allows us to support our customers in tackling the emerging laser threats they face.”

TBM Netherlands will serve as Sentinel’s gateway to the Benelux region, leveraging its extensive defence and security expertise.

Partnering with Sentinel Photonics

Laser technology is playing a significant role in the current defence and security sector across a number of user cases,” says Bjorn Beke, Sales Director of TBM.

We are extremely pleased to be partnering with Sentinel Photonics to deliver detection and protection solutions to our long-standing customer base.”