Praesidium Defence Systems
Autonomous systems powered by the Praesidium Sovereign Autonomy Platform — enabling ISR, sensing, mobility, and perimeter defence capabilities across multiple domains.
About Praesidium
Sovereign autonomy for defence. Enabling multi-domain capability engineered from operator-informed requirements.
Our Mission
Praesidium’s mission is to deliver sovereign defence autonomy that strengthens national resilience and enhances the effectiveness and survivability of defence personnel.
We build autonomous systems that nations can control, adapt, and deploy without dependence on foreign primes.
What We Do
Praesidium has developed the Sovereign Autonomy Platform, a unified autonomy layer that powers land, air, and perimeter defence systems.
Our systems are engineered using real frontline requirements and validated through structured testing and operational evaluation, enabling rapid adaptation and sovereign control across multiple domains.
- Airborne ISR Autonomy
- Ground mobility autonomy
- CASEVAC mission systems
- Autonomous sensing
- Optical fibre-detection
- Multi-vehicle coordination
Why Praesidium Exists
Modern defence operations have shifted. Nations now require sovereignty, autonomy, and speed.
Foreign vendors often cannot meet the rapid innovation cycles or feedback loops required for contemporary operational environments.
Praesidium exists to deliver sovereign-controlled autonomy through fast iteration, mission-driven engineering, and multi-domain adaptability.
Multi-Theatre Sovereign Capability Network
Australia
Testing, evaluation, and access pathways into Indo-Pacific defence procurement programmes.
Estonia
NATO-aligned engineering, sovereign system development, and programme integration.
Estonia serves as Praesidium’s primary jurisdiction for product development coordination and systems integration activities, supporting engagement with European and allied defence frameworks.
U.A.E
Regional engagement hub supporting defence modernisation initiatives across the Middle East.
Leadership
David Baird — Founder & CEO
Autonomy Systems Architect | Sovereign Capability Founder
David leads Praesidium’s autonomy architecture, systems engineering, and multi-domain integration efforts. His background spans more than 15 years designing and delivering autonomous systems through structured testing, evaluation, and controlled operational programmes.
Kristy Comb — Founder & COO
Tactical UAS Capability | Defence Procurement | Supply Chain
Kristy leads defence engagement, procurement pathways, and operational delivery. She brings extensive experience across industrial computing, tactical UAS systems, and defence supply chains.
Advisory Board
Names withheld for security and confidentiality
Ex-Military Commander
Provides operational doctrine, tactical alignment, and end-user validation.
Former Defence Procurement
Guides procurement strategy, compliance, and sovereign capability alignment.
Former Defense CEO
Supports scaling, governance, manufacturing, and export pathways.
Engage With Praesidium
For procurement, integration, sovereign capability programs, or partnership opportunities.