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Silvus Technologies StreamCaster LITE 5200 Added to DIU Blue UAS Framework Delivering Powerful MANET Radio Performance for Leading-Edge Unmanned Systems

Friday, June 20th, 2025

Expands Silvus’ Portfolio of NDAA Compliant MANET Radios for the Blue UAS Ecosystem

· Built for unmanned systems operating at the tactical edge, Silvus’ StreamCaster LITE 5200 (SL5200) delivers optimized power, high-bandwidth throughput, and advanced mesh-networking performance in an ultra-low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) OEM MANET radio module form factor.

· SL5200 joins the SC4200EP and SL4200 MANET radios on the Blue UAS Framework – designated by DIU as NDAA compliant and approved for use in conjunction with Blue UAS platforms.

Los Angeles, CA – June 19, 2025 – Silvus Technologies, Inc. (“Silvus”), a global leader in advanced wireless networking communication systems, today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), has officially added Silvus’ StreamCaster LITE 5200 (SL5200) OEM Module to the Blue UAS Framework. Delivering powerful MANET radio performance for today’s leading-edge unmanned systems, the SL5200 unifies C2, sensor and telemetry data with communications relay capabilities in an easy to integrate, ultra-low SWaP OEM module form factor.

After undergoing the Blue UAS program’s rigorous evaluation, this certification validates the SL5200 compliance with DoD standards for cybersecurity, supply chain integrity and operational reliability. Interoperable and NDAA compliant, the SL5200 has been approved for use in conjunction with Blue UAS platforms.

The SL5200 joins the StreamCaster SC4200EP and StreamCaster LITE SL4200 MANET radios on the Blue UAS Framework – exemplifying Silvus’ commitment to delivering robust, secure, and reliable C2 and mesh networked communications solutions for unmanned operations across any domain.

“Silvus continues to push the boundaries of mesh networking for mission-critical unmanned systems applications,” said Jimi Henderson, VP of Sales, Silvus Technologies. “With all three of our latest StreamCaster MANET radios now on the Blue UAS Framework – we’re proud to lead the way in secure, resilient communications technology for unmanned systems developers.”

SL5200: Blue UAS Framework Certified. The Power To Perform

Compact and powerfully versatile, the SL5200 delivers class-leading power, range, and tactical mobility with up to 2 Watts output power (4W effective power, thanks to TX Eigen-Beamforming), and 100 Mbps data rate for bi-directional C2, video, sensor and telemetry data communications in one self-contained OEM Module.

Featuring an ultra-low SWaP profile (52g), with multiple I/O interface options (Ethernet, USB, RS232), the SL5200 is designed for seamless integration into leading-edge unmanned systems, loitering munitions, and other SWaP constrained embedded applications. Systems operators can now experience Group 2 UAV level radio performance in a compact form factor engineered for Group 1 sized platforms.

At the heart of every StreamCaster MANET radio is Silvus’ battle-proven MN-MIMO waveform, that creates a self-forming and adaptive mesh network – capable of linking hundreds of nodes with unmatched range, throughput, EW resiliency and scalability. With the SL5200, operators can connect multiple UAVs, UGVs, USVs, sensors, personnel, and manned/unmanned platforms, to actualize a common operating picture through one massively scalable mesh network. The SL5200 is seamlessly compatible with 4000-series StreamCaster MANET radios, ensuring interoperability across a diverse range of applications.

In addition to AES256 and FIPS 140-3 encryption for secure operations, the SL5200 provides available access to Silvus’ Spectrum Dominance – an expansive suite of LPI/LPD and Anti-Jamming resiliency capabilities. Silvus is the only tactical MANET radio provider that delivers Spectrum Dominance secure and protected communications in complex, congested and contested environments, without sacrificing performance.

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DISCO32 – Modular Speaker Mic

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

DISCO32 refers to this as a Pork Chop Sandwich and it’s a great name. For those of you unfamiliar, handset microphones for radios have been called “pork chop” by the troops since at least World War Two.

Featuring an omnidirectional microphone, the Modular Speaker Mic (MSM) is tailored for first responders; including fire, public safety, and military radio users. It’s adaptable to a wide selection of radio models from brands like Motorola APX, XTS, L3Harris, and Kenwood.

Engineered to accommodate headsets with dynamic microphones and U-174 type plugs. This functionality enables users to effortlessly switch from a patrol configuration to a tactical setup, facilitating quick adaptation without modifying the existing communications setup.

I like that it is also compatible with major tactical headset brands such as Otto Tac, MSA Sordin, 3M Peltor Comtac, and Ops-Core AMP Communication Headsets.

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Nuvotronics Launches StrataWorks Platform, Ushering in a New Era of Radio Frequency Design

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

SAN DIEGO – June 9, 2025 – Nuvotronics, a leader in advanced Radio Frequency (RF) technology, announces the launch of the StrataWorks ® platform, a web-based design solution that enables customers to rapidly create and customize PolyStrata®-based passive RF components. The first capability in the StrataWorks suite, StrataWorks® Filters, allows engineers to design high-performance, surface-mount RF filters with exceptional speed, precision, and flexibility.

“Our customers told us they needed a faster, more flexible, and cost-efficient way to create custom filters without sacrificing performance or reliability,” said Scott Meller, General Manager, Nuvotronics. “With the StrataWorks design tool, users can go from concept to simulation in minutes, receiving quotes within 24 hours. These designs are ready for volume production with the quality and repeatability Nuvotronics is known for.”

The StrataWorks platform streamlines the design and specification process for production of RF devices using the company’s proprietary PolyStrata® microfabrication technology. The tool incorporates intelligent design rules that empower engineers with complete freedom to tailor components to their exact specifications, enabling true design innovation without compromise.

Production is equally efficient. Designs can be fabricated on Nuvotronics’ regularly scheduled bi-monthly multi-user runs, delivering high-performance, surface-mountable components in as little as 12–16 weeks.

While the initial release focuses on filter design, the StrataWorks platform will expand to support a broad range of passive RF devices, allowing engineers to leverage PolyStrata technology across an even wider array of applications.
“We invite forward-thinking companies to explore StrataWorks and experience a faster, smarter path to RF innovation,” Meller added. “With our platform, expert support, and scalable production, your custom designs are closer to reality than ever before.”

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Spectra Group Unveils Troposcatter on the Move (TOTM) to Asia at Indo Defence

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Spectra Group, a specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems, is unveiling its new Troposcatter on the Move (TOTM) capability at Indo Defence and will be showcasing this and their other strategic communication capabilities in Booth D167f at Jakarta International Expo, June 11-14th 2025.

Asia Pacific nations face unique challenges in achieving seamless connectivity across vast island chains and coastal territories. TOTM, engineered with Spectra’s signature expertise in advanced troposcatter technology, delivers robust, secure, high-bandwidth data communications between ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship — even while on the move. Unlike satellite-based systems, TOTM operates independently of GPS and offers a critical advantage in contested or denied environments marking a significant leap forward in mobile, high-bandwidth data communications for the Asia Pacific region’s maritime and archipelagic requirements. Spectra Group has been working in partnership with Comtech and BATS Wireless antennas throughout 2024 to develop the TOTM concept, for which, as the systems integrator Spectra Group has full distribution rights. Comtech and Spectra Group recognised the need for increased manoeuvre and large network data on the move, and so, working together with BATS wireless proved the concept of TOTM. Subsequently, Spectra Group working in partnership with BATS Wireless has produced a fully integrated TOTM solution that combines Comtech’s COMET troposcatter with BATS Electronically Steered Antennas (ESAs) into a single fully integrated terminal to deliver an industry first capability.

Extensive sea trials successfully tested and validated TOTM scenarios by simulating island hopping in the Florida Keys, Florida Panhandle and off the coast of California. The tests involved ship to shore and ship to ship scenarios proving the concept of TOTM by demonstrating systems tracking and communicating with other nodes while on the move using GPS, but also showcasing the potential for advanced mobile connectivity in challenging environments without reliance on GPS.

TOTM enhances the utility and operational effectiveness of COMET in a littoral manoeuvre context, especially in contested, GPS or satellite denied environments. Its mobility and capacity delivers band-widths of up to 210 Mbps and ranges in excess of 100 Km to support a wide range of mobile applications such as Ship to Ship or Ship to Shore communications, Beyond Line of Sight strategic communications or Wide Area Networks, secure data links for autonomous sensors, control of remote vessels, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and any other application that requires big data delivered to the front line. The TOTM solution can also be utilized with land vehicles for efficient “at the pause” applications, enabling users to quickly establish Troposcatter communications without having to set up and align antennas, allowing rapid data transmission from positions of opportunity. Simon Davies, CEO of Spectra Group said: “TOTM’s launch in Asia Pacific couldn’t be more timely, with increasing demands for rapid, resilient connectivity across archipelagic states, TOTM provides a decisive edge in high-mobility scenarios. TOTM is about ensuring command and control even in the most challenging maritime environments.”

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pureLiFi Unveils Kitefin XE, the Next Generation LiFi System Ready to Secure Communications for Defence and Beyond

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

Kitefin XE, developed for the National Security community, is ready to provide cutting-edge wireless security for government, defence and a range of other sectors.

10th June 2025, Edinburgh, UK – pureLiFi has announced the release of its latest LiFi system, Kitefin XE, designed to protect networks in an era marked by growing security threats. This cutting-edge wireless technology, first released exclusively within the National Security community, is now available to a wider spectrum of sectors, from government and defence to enterprise customers and beyond.

Guaranteeing data security has become an increasingly complex task for both governmental bodies and private businesses. The Kitefin XE system is founded on technology crafted for the National Security community and has demonstrated its reliability in the most secure settings where communication privacy is paramount. Customers have reported that Kitefin XE allows them to introduce wireless capabilities where previously not possible, improving mission viability and success.

This revolutionary system allows for high-speed wireless internet connectivity through Invisible Light rather than Radio Frequencies (RF) used in traditional wireless technologies such as WiFi and Cellular. LiFi provides a revolutionary level of security unmatched by RF technologies as it is not susceptible to detection, interception and jamming. LiFi also offers massive capacity that outperforms WiFi in real-world environments, and its low latency capabilities offer a better user experience.

Alistair Banham, CEO of pureLiFi, stated, “Securing sensitive data, whether it’s critical to national security, protecting intellectual property, and company data is becoming increasingly challenging for both governments and enterprises. Kitefin XE will enable wireless communication in previously impossible scenarios and revolutionise the way companies deploy connectivity, providing confidence and protection in this evolving security landscape.”

pureLiFi is part of In-Q-Tel’s (IQT) portfolio, the not-for-profit strategic investor for the U.S. national security community and its allies.

Clayton Williams, Managing Director of IQT, remarked, “IQT is excited to support the broader launch of Kitefin XE. This innovation has the potential to transform how our partners approach wireless connectivity—and help enterprises stay secure in today’s complex cybersecurity landscape.”

Kitefin XE is the latest in a series of Kitefin systems developed for government and defence that aims to save missions and lives. Kitefin Tactical and Kitefin Office were deployed with the US Army in the first-ever large-scale deployment of LiFi. Building on their predecessors’ success, Kitefin XE offers room-filling LiFi coverage of over 80 Sq. Metres and provides Gbps capacity, making it the highest-performing LiFi system available on the market for government and defence which complies with IEEE 802.11bb standard. All pureLiFi systems are based on IEEE 802.11 protocols, making them the simplest LiFi systems to integrate into existing networks. Kitefin XE is also available for both ethernet and fibre deployments.

With Kitefin XE, pureLiFi sets a new standard in secure, high-capacity wireless communication technology, paving the way for a future where data security is uncompromised.

For information about Kitefin XE visit the pureLiFi website.

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US Army Selects Ultra I&C to Provide Archer Troposcatter Technology

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

AUSTIN, TX—June 10, 2025— Ultra I&C has been selected by the U.S. Army to provide its troposcatter system. This initial award will get Archer into the hands of U.S. Army soldiers for training and evaluation to enhance network resiliency by adding an additional form of secure communications.

Archer™ Troposcatter technology represents a critical communications capability in contested environments where satellite access may be denied or degraded. Archer delivers high- throughput beyond-line-of-sight communications exceeding U.S. Army range requirements by maintaining secure links without relying on satellites or ground-based infrastructure. Enhanced with advanced encryption and anti-jamming features, Archer deploys in under 20 minutes and meets all required Military Standards (MIL-STD) for operations in the most challenging environments. Through rapid innovation cycles, Ultra I&C developed Archer to outperform legacy systems while significantly reducing size, weight, power and cost.

“The Army requires resilient communications solutions to meet mission requirements while operating in the most demanding operational environments,” said Jeffrey Wrobel, vice president of business development for Ultra I&C’s Communications division. “In the landscape of congested modern warfare and the real possibility of a day without satellites, troposcatter is an essential technology.”

Archer is built on a modular, upgradeable platform and is interoperable with existing U.S. Army systems, ensuring seamless integration.

Ultra I&C delivers defense technology solutions including a comprehensive suite of high- capacity tactical communications systems spanning line-of-sight, troposcatter, and satellite technologies—providing resilient, multi-layered communications networks for modern warfighters across all operational domains.

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Rampart Range Day 25 – ARA Guardrail

Monday, June 9th, 2025

Guardrail from Applied Research Associates is a GPS-denied Precision Navigation and Timing solution for ground systems.

This TRL6 capability offered 7m of median error over 345 km, the system detects driving conditions and matches the location to known environment via automatic rode detection and map matching. The Mantis device seen above takes into account, vehicle speed, road map database, and input from a LWIR or RGB camera sensor. The GuardRail capability has demonstrated at Convergence Capstone 5, an INS error of 200m due to road use.

Departments, agencies, and military organizations in Canada can purchase ARA products via Rampart.

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Rampart Range Day 25 – Sordin T2

Monday, June 9th, 2025

Sordin exhibited their T2 headset at the recent Rampart Range Day near Ottawa, Canada.

Built using their SordinFLEX Modular Design Platform, the comms headset can quickly be configured for multiple means of wear.

Additionally, you can choose between four audio profiles to adapt your sound image to the actual tactical situation. Switching is as simple as toggling between profiles using an ergonomic keypad. Profiles include:

Tactical is the normal audio profile for general purposes. Gain and frequency are set to normal levels in order to mimic natural ambient sound and to balance situational awareness and comfort in the field.

Comfort is a profile with reduced gain and a reduced frequency spectrum. Ideal in noisy environments when communication is prioritized over ambient sound.

Dual is a 2-in-1 profile has high gain and a wide frequency band for high situational awareness in quiet environments. Alternatively, use it when combining your T2 with earplugs to pick up some ambient sounds, even in high-noise environments.

Ambient Off is used to turn ambient sound off with your headset using passive hearing protection only. Suitable when maximum focus on team communications is required in high-noise environments.

Available cup covers are Black, Green or Tan.

Departments, agencies, and military organizations in Canada can access Sordin products via Rampart.

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