Integrated Situational Awareness System

Protecting the
Future Soldier

POINTERS GAARD unifies real-time vital monitoring, multi-hazard environmental sensing, resilient communications and AI-assisted command connectivity — in a single, modular, combat-ready platform.

  • EUDesigned & Produced
  • NATOAligned Concepts
  • Dual-UseMilitary & Civil
Soldier equipped with the POINTERS GAARD™ integrated sensor network

About the Platform

One Platform. Total Awareness.

Personnel operating in complex environments today carry multiple separate devices for vital monitoring, hazard detection, positioning and communication. POINTERS GAARD closes this critical operational gap — integrating every capability into a single modular platform with real-time command centre connectivity, AI-assisted decision support and resilient multi-channel communication, including satellite link for GNSS-degraded and EMCON environments.

Force Protection

Personnel survivability enhancement built into every layer of the system architecture.

Situational Awareness

Operational support through continuous, distributed awareness at the individual level.

Distributed Sensing

Environmental awareness across biometrics, atmosphere, gases, radiation and RF spectrum.

Resilient Communication

Multi-channel communication support — mesh, LTE and satellite — engineered for contested environments.

AI-Assisted Decisions

Operational decision support at squad and command level — turning sensor data into action.

Mission Support

Interoperability capabilities aligned with NATO operational concepts and standards.

HELMET GEAR — smart ballistic helmet with integrated sensors and communications

Helmet Gear

The Next Generation Combat Helmet Is Here

For the first time, a ballistic helmet integrates real-time vital monitoring, multi-hazard environmental sensing, resilient communications and AI-assisted command connectivity — in a single combat-ready system. Developed jointly by Šestan Busch, manufacturer of over 3 million helmets for 60+ nations, and Pointers d.o.o., Croatia's defence technology company.

For the Soldier

  • Continuous vital signs monitoring
  • Detection of toxic gases, particles and radiological hazards
  • Resilient multi-channel communication — mesh, LTE, satellite compatible with an existing communication infrastructure
  • No change to existing helmet wearing procedure or load

For the Commander

  • Full real-time awareness — position, vital status, environmental exposure — in real time
  • Instant alert on incapacitation, gas exposure or loss of contact
  • Seamless command centre integration
  • EMCON-compatible operation with satellite fallback link

Smart Tactical Systems

Body-Mounted. Mission-Ready.

Two configurations. One ecosystem. Modular body-mounted units designed for military personnel, first responders, civil protection teams and critical infrastructure operators in demanding operational environments.

POINTERS GAARD™ S-22 tactical system mounted on a ballistic vest BACKPACK UNIT

POINTERS GAARD S-22

- Tactical system

  • Core platform of the POINTERS GAARD ecosystem
  • Integrates survivability support, operational awareness, distributed sensing and mission support in one architecture
  • Real-time vital signs monitoring, hazardous gas detection and environmental awareness
  • Multi-channel resilient communication including satellite link for GNSS-degraded and EMCON environments
  • AI-assisted command centre connectivity and decision support
POINTERS GAARD™ B-16 compact core operational platform CHEST UNIT

POINTERS GAARD B-16

- core operational platformCompact tactical system

  • Optimised for integration with ballistic vests, combat uniforms, sleeves and personal load-bearing equipment
  • Designed for special operations teams, tactical units and first responders in highly dynamic environments
  • Reduced size and weight without compromising core sensing and communication capabilities
  • Maximum mobility and operational flexibility
  • Full interoperability within the POINTERS GAARD ecosystem

Integrated Soldier Ecosystem

Every Soldier. Every Sensor. One Network.

Helmet, body-mounted systems and distributed sensors stream into a unified operational picture — with AI-assisted decision support flowing back to squad and command level in real time.

Real-time command map showing live soldier positions, vitals and alerts

Live command picture — position · vitals · hazard alerts · RF events

  1. Smart Helmet
  2. Tactical Unit S-22 / B-16
  3. Distributed Sensors
  4. Resilient Comms Mesh · LTE · SAT
  5. Command Centre + AI Support

Key Capabilities

Engineered for the Modern Battlespace

Real-Time Monitoring

Continuous vital signs and status of every team member, streamed live to command.

Sensor Integration

Modular sensor architecture — biometrics, kinematics, RF, acoustic, gases, radiation.

Communication Systems

Mesh, LTE and satellite channels — compatible with existing infrastructure.

Situational Awareness

Position, vital status and environmental exposure of every soldier — in real time.

Data Collection

Distributed sensing feeding a unified operational picture across the entire force.

AI-Assisted Analysis

Decision support that converts raw telemetry into actionable intelligence.

Soldier Safety

Instant alerts on incapacitation, hazardous exposure or loss of contact.

Interoperability

Developed in alignment with NATO operational concepts and interoperability standards.

Operational Benefits

Built for Those Who Carry the Mission

3M+

Military Organizations

Helmets delivered by our manufacturing partner Šestan Busch — combat-proven production heritage at force scale.

60+

Defence Agencies

Nations equipped through our partner network. Platform aligned with NATO interoperability requirements.

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Tactical Units

One modular platform replacing multiple separate devices — less load, more capability, full mobility.

Sectors of Application

  • Armed Forces
  • Police
  • Civil Protection
  • Firefighters
  • Search & Rescue
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Oil & Gas
  • Chemical Industry
  • Mining
  • Aviation
  • VIP Security

Why Pointers Guardian™

Trusted Engineering. Mission-Focused.

Pointers d.o.o. is a Croatian defence technology company developing POINTERS GAARD — an integrated multi-sensor survivability, force protection and situational awareness platform for military personnel, first responders and critical infrastructure operators.

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Innovation

First ballistic helmet to integrate vital monitoring, hazard sensing, communications and AI connectivity in one system.

02

Engineering Expertise

Joint development with Šestan Busch — over 3 million helmets manufactured for 60+ nations.

03

Reliability

Designed and produced in the EU, with EMCON-compatible operation and satellite fallback for the harshest conditions.

04

Mission-Focused Development

Scalable to mission requirements. Dual-use capable: military, special police, CBRN units and critical infrastructure.

Quality Commitment

“Platform developed through the collaboration of European and U.S. engineers, in alignment with NATO operational concepts and interoperability requirements—a dual-use technology solution designed for both military and civilian emergency response environments.”

Pointers d.o.o.

Designed and produced in the EU

Team & Leadership

Built by Experience. Field-Tested.

Founder

Krunoslav Weinpert has worked in SMD communication technology since 1986 — nearly four decades of hands-on engineering, beginning under the mentorship of engineers whose technical lineage traced back to Apollo-era space communication systems. That early grounding in precision electronics became a lifelong discipline.

His own service as a soldier during Croatia's Homeland War gave him direct, first-hand insight into the gap between what a soldier carries and what a soldier actually needs in the field — the gap POINTERS GAARD™ is built to close.

Development Team

The development team pairs highly qualified engineers — across embedded systems, RF and satellite communications, sensor design and AI — with senior military advisors: high-ranking officers with over 40 years of military experience, including veterans who served in Croatia's Homeland War from its earliest days. This combination of deep technical expertise and decades of operational command shapes every design decision.

Development is further supported by a research partnership with the Ruđer Bošković Institute — Croatia's leading scientific institution — and built on components sourced from leading EU, US, Japanese, Korean and UK technology providers. Proven global technology, engineered in Croatia.

Contact

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Private demonstration available upon request — selected partners only. Contact our team to discuss mission requirements, integration and procurement.

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