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Savox Communications Initiates Cooperation Deal with a Northern European Customer for Advanced Audio and Intercom Command System

Wednesday, March 19th, 2025

Savox Communications, a global leader in mission-critical communications and hearing protection solutions, proudly announces the commencement of cooperation with northern European customer.

Under this multi-million-level cooperation deal, Savox will provide mounted audio systems to a Northern European customer. This agreement also sets the foundation for future collaboration and potential expansions in the region.

The scope of the cooperation includes the delivery of the Savox IMP Intercom system for integration into existing military vehicle ?eets. The Savox IMP system is an advanced, digital intercom solution designed for use on both land and sea platforms. Engineered for the most demanding environments, the system is highly scalable, allowing seamless expansion from small con?gurations to large, complex installations, ensuring effective communication across all vehicle categories.

A key highlight of this cooperation is the rapid development and deployment of new features based on the end-user’s requirements. This demonstrates Savox’s core values of trust, innovation, teamwork, and perseverance. By working closely with the end-user, Savox has been able to tailor its solutions to meet real operational challenges efficiently and effectively.

The Savox IMP System streamlines both internal and external communications, facilitating seamless interactions among vehicle crew members and command structures. Its ability to enable multiple talk groups and secure access levels ensures optimal situational awareness and control at all times.

“We are honored by the trust placed in Savox,” said Janne Pöllänen, SVP Head of Global Sales and Business Development at Savox Communications.

“This order is a proof of the close cooperation established from the very beginning and re?ects our commitment to delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions tailored to the evolving needs of modern defense and security forces. At Savox, we prioritize understanding our customers’ needs and continuously learning from them, fostering a foundation of mutual trust and reliable cooperation. We look forward to further strengthening this partnership in the future.”

For further information about Savox and its range of advanced communication solutions, please visit www.savox.com.

Airbus U.S Space & Defense and Aerostar Expand Their Existing Collaboration with Contributions from Persistent Systems

Sunday, March 16th, 2025

Today, Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and Aerostar announced an expansion of their Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to include additional capabilities from Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”).

This expansion culminated in the launch of a second joint Internal Research and Development (IRAD) stratospheric test flight that will enable continued testing of hardened communications systems. These can be used to support ISR sensor collection and network extension missions from the stratosphere, which both companies are working to operationalize. Aerostar offers a series of stratospheric High Altitude Balloon Systems and Airbus is leading the field of stratospheric fixed wing systems with its Zephyr HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo Satellite / High Altitude Platform Station).

Launched Feb. 6, 2025, from Sioux Falls, S.D., IRAD Flight HBAL717 is currently operating over the Pacific Ocean. This flight includes an Aerostar Thunderhead Stratospheric Balloon system, satellite communication terminals hardened by Airbus U.S. engineers, and Persistent’s networking system and over-the-horizon Cloud Relay™ technology.

“Each of our companies brings something special to the table and we’re united in the quest to operationalize the stratosphere in a complimentary fashion,” said Fabian Kluessendorf, Airbus U.S. UAS Engineering Director. “Ultimately, the goal of this flight is to test the integration, encryption, backhaul, and routing of ISR traffic to government cloud systems from anywhere on the globe. On top of this it will pave the way for trusted payload-automation using onboard AI/ML capabilities. Our technology will be tested and qualified for operations through a long-duration stratospheric flight.”

Prior to the flight, a cross functional team of engineers from all three companies worked together to rapidly prototype variants of their hardware for future stratospheric balloon or fixed-wing flights.

“Stratospheric platforms are the most cost-effective, long-duration, persistent flight vehicles in service today. Aerostar continues to invest R&D dollars into integrating warfighter-relevant end-to-end solutions for resilient communications and ISR collection in critical, contested theaters,” said Russ Van Der Werff, Aerostar’s VP of Stratospheric Solutions.

“Persistent Systems is proud to partner with Airbus and Aerostar to integrate, test, and deploy advanced network solutions in support of the Warfighter. By leveraging both our Cloud Relay technology and Wave Relay® mobile ad hoc network (MANET), our government end-users will gain enhanced ISR and network-extension capabilities,” said Tom Jennings, Director of Business Development at Persistent Systems. “The swift and effective collaboration between Airbus, Aerostar, and Persistent Systems underscores the commitment and agility of all stakeholders, and we are look forward to continued partnership and innovation.”

Airbus, with the Zephyr platform designed and manufactured by its subsidiary AALTO, is a leader in stratospheric fixed wing aircraft; Aerostar has long tenure of balloon stratospheric operations for U.S. government customers; and Persistent is a leading vendor of scalable MANET devices and networking solutions for interoperability.

Orbit Unveils OrBeam MIL – Next-Generation Electronically Steerable Satellite Communication Antenna at Satellite DC 2025

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

Enabling Seamless Multi-Orbit Connectivity in the Era of Accelerated Satellite Deployments

Satellite DC, March 11-13 2025, Walter E Washington Convention Center, Booth #1713

March 10, 2025 – Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., a leading global provider of maritime, land and airborne SATCOM solutions, tracking ground stations, and mission-critical communication systems, is set to unveil its new OrBeam MILElectronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) at Satellite DC 2025. This cutting-edge phased array antenna is designed to meet the growing demand for continuous, reliable satellite communications across LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits.

With the rapid increase in satellite constellations and the evolving needs of defense, commercial, and enterprise users, Orbit’s OrBeam MIL ESA delivers an agile, multi-orbit solution that requires no user intervention. The system’s electronically controlled beam steering allows seamless connectivity with multiple satellites, enhancing operational efficiency and uninterrupted communication across the most challenging environments.

The new antenna supports Ka or Ku frequencies and is designed for seamless connectivity with GEO, MEO, and LEO satellites. Its flat-panel design with no moving parts ensures lower power consumption and high reliability, while its compact and lightweight structure enables fast deployment across aerial, maritime, and land-based platforms. The system is capable of Make-Before-Break (MBB) satellite handovers, providing solutions for high-speed, uninterrupted low-latency satellite communications.

“As the satellite communication landscape evolves at an unprecedented pace, Orbit continues to push the boundaries of innovation,” said Daniel Eshchar, CEO of Orbit. “Our new OrBeam MIL ESA system represents a breakthrough in multi-orbit connectivity, providing defense and commercial customers with a highly reliable, low power consumption, and future-ready SATCOM solutions.”

Platatac Individual Marker Panel

Monday, March 10th, 2025

The Platatac Individual Marker Panel now available in MultiCam Tropic and Ranger Green, alongside MultiCam. With new colours, Pink and Yellow, in addition to Orange.

At 30cm x 30cm, our Individual Marker Panel is a lightweight high visibility item, that is perfect to carry in your kit for individual recognition when marrying up or RV’ing with friendly forces, or signalling vehicles and aircraft.

The shock cord & toggle loops at the corners allow for easy attachment to various items or use ITW Grimlocks to link multiple panels together to create a bigger visual footprint for specific signalling needs.

The marker panel is the perfect accessory to stash in our range of Pouches or even in our notebook covers.

platatac.com/platatac-individual-marker-panel

Orbit Launches the MPT30Ka Deployable SATCOM System: A Rapid-Deployment Multi-Purpose Satellite Communication Terminal for Military Forces

Friday, March 7th, 2025

Reliable, high-performance SATCOM for on-the-move and in-field operations

Satellite DC, March 11-13 2025, Walter E Washington Convention Center, Booth #1713

March 05, 2025 – Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a leading global provider of ground, airborne and maritime SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical communication management systems, is launching the MPT30Ka Deployable SATCOM System, a cutting-edge Multi-Porpuse satellite communication terminal (MPT) designed for rapid deployment in the field. Based on the battle-proven MPT30 platform, this innovative system ensures uninterrupted and secure connectivity for military forces operating in dynamic and complex environments.

The MPT30Ka Deployable system is designed as man-portable for an easy field deployment of a SATCOM terminal featuring a roll-on/roll-off capability. This capability provides military forces with the flexibility to establish a high-performance SATCOM link in minutes, ensuring real-time data transmission, secure voice communications, and live video streaming even in GPS-denied environments.

The MPT30Ka Deployable delivers seamless connectivity across diverse terrains, supporting GEO, MEO, LEO, and HEO satellites for global coverage. With high EIRP and G/T values, it enables efficient broadband communication even at low elevation angles. Its high EIRP Spectral Density (EIRPsd) characteristics allows for reduced bandwidth allocation and makes it a perfect choice for military customers with large fleet of SATCOM systems. Optimized for military operations, the system meets MIL-STD compliance and is ruggedized to operate in extreme conditions. Itsplug-and-play functionality ensures rapid activation with a single-button setup, allowing forces to establish a stable SATCOM link within minutes. Designed for mission-critical reliability, the terminal operates even under GPS jamming and spoofing conditions. Additionally, its compact, lightweight, and power-efficient design enhances availability while reducing operational costs and satellite resources.

The MPT30Ka system variants can be mounted on mobile platforms such as vehicles or and vessels making it an ideal solution for modern mobile defense forces.

Daniel Eshchar, Orbit’s CEO commented: “In today’s battlefield, satellite communication is not just an advantage—it is a necessity. Forces require resilient, high-performance connectivity to ensure mission success. The MPT30Ka Deployable SATCOM system delivers precisely that: a robust, continuous, and high-quality communication link that keeps troops connected under any conditions. This system plays a critical role in modern warfare, providing the reliability and flexibility essential for operational superiority”.

Rheinmetall Gladius Light – Special Networking for Special Operations Forces

Sunday, March 2nd, 2025

Soldier systems connect individual warriors on the battlefield with other actors, sensors, effectors and platforms, bringing them into the network-enabled operational loop. Rheinmetall has extensive experience in this area. Just in February 2025 the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In Service Support of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) has signed a framework contract with Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH for the follow-on procurement of soldiersystems ‘Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System’ (IdZES). The framework contract, with a maximum gross volume of €3.1bn, will run until the end of 2030. Overall, the German Armed Forces can thus initiate the proportional regeneration as well as the manufacturing and delivery of up to 368 IdZ-ES platoon systems and various options for the procurement of additional components and services. A platoon is a military sub-unit.

IdZ-ES is based on the soldier system Gladius 2.0. At Enforce Tac 2025, the Group will be presenting another version of its Gladius 2.0 soldier system, specifically designed to meet the needs of special operations forces. During development, the system’s designers kept a sharp focus on the need for lightweight, flexible systems that enable maximum mobility. The Gladius Light configuration has therefore been stripped down to its essentials. At the same time, however, care was taken to maximize flexibility, making it possible to include accessories needed for special operations. Moreover, the new configuration is specially designed to enable subsequent upgrades and extensions. The Gladius Light configuration is based on a lightweight tactical harness with scalable ballistic protection.

It includes:
-a radio for voice and data communication as well as GPS tracking for ‘blue force’ information;
-an advanced headset with various push-to-talk buttons (connected by cable or Bluetooth) for voice communication;
-an end user device (e.g. a tablet) for depicting tactical maps, assuring an uninterrupted exchange of information and improved situational awareness.

Silvus Technologies Launches MAN-PC: MANET Power Control for Enhanced LPD

Friday, February 28th, 2025

Following Rigorous Real-World Validation, MAN-PC is Now Available at 50% Off for a Limited Time

Los Angeles, California (February 27, 2025) – Silvus Technologies, Inc. (“Silvus”), a global leader in advanced wireless networking systems, today launched MAN-PC (MANET Power Control), a battle-tested solution proven by U.S. military users to minimize RF detection while maintaining robust network connectivity. To mark the official launch and its proven effectiveness, Silvus is offering a limited time 50% off discount on MAN-PC software licenses for qualified customers.

A core Low Probability of Detection (LPD) feature within Silvus’ Spectrum Dominance suite of LPI/LPD, and Anti-Jamming (AJ) capabilities, MAN-PC dynamically adjusts the transmit power of StreamCaster® MANET radios, ensuring reliable mesh network connectivity while significantly reducing RF emissions. This minimizes the probability of detection, allowing operators to maneuver closer to adversaries before being detected.

Validated LPD Performance in Real-World Operations

Tested and validated by U.S. military users, MAN-PC has demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing RF detectability while ensuring seamless MANET connectivity in real-world operations.

MAN-PC Key Capabilities

•                     Dynamic Power Control: Automatically throttles transmit power to the minimum amount necessary to maintain network connectivity.

•                     Seamless Scalability: Configurable across every node within a mesh network to minimize their RF signature.

•                     Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with other Spectrum Dominance capabilities, including MAN-IA (MANET Interference Avoidance) and MAN-IC (MANET Interference Cancellation).

Spectrum Dominance: Secure & Protected Communications in Contested Environments 

As a software licensable extension of Silvus’ proprietary MN-MIMO waveform, Spectrum Dominance is an expansive suite of LPI/LPD and AJ resiliency capabilities that enable secure and protected mesh network communications without sacrificing performance. Together, they enable StreamCaster MANET radios to thrive in congested and contested electronic warfare (EW) environments, empowering operators to achieve their mission objectives even under electronic attack.

Spectrum Dominance takes a layered approach to LPI/LPD concealment and defense, with every radio in the Silvus MN-MIMO waveform powered mesh network performing real-time spectrum analysis and interference monitoring.

Upon detection of interference, Spectrum Dominance employs multiple AJ resiliency techniques to mitigate electronic attacks. By accessing Spectrum Dominance’s full suite of capabilities, the warfighter now has a range of options available to counter adversarial threats. Silvus is the only tactical MANET provider that delivers Spectrum Dominance LPI/LPD and AJ capabilities without sacrificing range, throughput, or robustness.

Spectrum Dominance  – Core Feature Set

•                     MAN-PC (MANET Power Control):Nodes dynamically adjusts the transmit power of StreamCaster MANET radios to minimize RF emissions while maintaining network connectivity.

•                     MAN-PW (MANET Protected Waveform): When MAN-PW is enabled, the MN-MIMO waveform is hardened for increased resiliency.

•                     MAN-IC (MANET Interference Cancellation): StreamCaster MANET radios continuously monitor for interference, using advanced spatial signal processing techniques to nullify the offending interfering signal.

•                     MAN-IA (MANET Interference Avoidance): StreamCaster MANET radios sense the RF spectrum for interference across multiple user-defined channels, moving the entire network to the cleanest frequency when interference is detected.

“Spectrum Dominance empowers the warfighter to achieve decision dominance and RF spectrum overmatch against any adversary,” said Jimi Henderson, Vice President of Sales for Silvus. “With MAN-PC, operators now have the ability to conceal or reduce their radio’s RF signature from adversarial detection, while maintaining reliable network connectivity in dynamically changing and contested environments.”

Limited-Time Offer: Get MAN-PC at 50% Off

Available as a licensable software extension of Silvus’ proprietary MN-MIMO waveform, MAN-PC is now available at 50% off for a limited time to qualified Silvus customers. MAN-PC is fully compatible with Silvus’ StreamCaster family of MANET radios, including the SC4400, SC4200, SL4200, and the recently announced SL5200 (OEM Radio Module).

Learn more about Spectrum Dominance expansive suite of LPI/LPD and AJ resiliency capabilities, and StreamCaster MANET radios.  Stay connected with Silvus on LinkedIn

Enforce Tac 25 – Direct Action Signal Panel

Monday, February 24th, 2025

There are quite a few new products from Poland’s Direct Action, but a quick share is the upcoming Signal Panel which is a multi-purpose item.

Above you can see the signal panel in its carrying pouch. Once it’s pulled out, it features MultiCam on one side and Bright Yellow on the other. Flip it inside out and you get International Orange.

Made from lightweight nylon it can also be used as an emergency sleeping bag by stuffing it with leaves or other insulating materials.

Coming late April from directactiongear.com

Although, I’ll be sharing more gear from Direct Action this week, for those of you who can’t wait, their 2025 catalog can be seen here.