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SOF Week 25 – Bunker Supply Co

Friday, May 9th, 2025

Under their affiliation with Project Warcry, Bunker Supply has introduced the SABR Rugged Portable Data Center.

Developed by Airman Innovator MSgt Brandon Swenson, SABR serves as a remote “datacenter in a box” even in environments without internet access. It provides a digital repository with user-friendly applications, mirroring relevant systems, offering essential compute and storage capabilities, and automatically syncing information when reconnected to home networks.

Hardware Attributes:

– Local hard drive can be shared among all computers as network-attached storage (NAS)

– WiFi and Ethernet port

– HDMI and USB connectivity to control a single machine via screen, keyboard, and mouse

– On-board circuitry for controlling and reading various ad-hoc sensors and devices

– On-board power supply with integrable solar panel for extended sustainment

– Capability to connect SABR to SABR with MPU5 via Ethernet

Software Specs:

– SSH enabled

– Applications are containerized via Docker, making deployment of new applications simple and painless

Example deployed applications:

– Application dashboard so end-users don’t need to remember addresses

– Web GUI based file sharing service

– Wiki for knowledge management

– Gitlab for DevSecOps uses

– JupyterLab for data science uses

– Home Assistant to communicate with loT devices

System includes a solar panel for recharging internal battery and will accept various forms of power.

Silvus Unveils New DualStream PTT Controller at SOF Week 2025

Wednesday, May 7th, 2025

Delivering Enhanced Tactical Communications for Connected Operators

Los Angeles, CA (May 6, 2025) – Silvus Technologies, Inc. (“Silvus”), a global leader in advanced wireless networking communications, today announced the launch of its latest innovation – the DualStream PTT Controller – at Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week 2025 in Tampa, FL.

Designed for the connected operator, the DualStream PTT Controller streamlines tactical communications, enhancing situational awareness in the most demanding environments.

Engineered for mission-critical performance, the DualStream PTT Controller features a glove-friendly 16-position talk group selector and real-time audio prompts that allow for fast, intuitive talk group assignment, even under pressure. Its dedicated volume control, left/right audio channel output, and dual PTT buttons enable operators to rapidly switch between two talk groups—or key both simultaneously.

Natively compatible with 4000 (and the upcoming 5000) Series StreamCaster® MANET radios, the DualStream PTT Controller is compatible with headsets from leading manufacturers including Atlantic Signal, and Ops-Core, with planned support for INVISIO, OTTO, and FalCom.

“The DualStream PTT Controller is purpose-built to give operators a tactical edge in complex, multi-mission environments,” said Neema Daneshvar, Vice President of Product at Silvus Technologies. “With seamless talk group management, dual-channel audio control and a rugged, user-centric form factor, it empowers the warfighter with reliable, real-time communication capabilities when it matters most.”

Built to withstand extreme conditions, the DualStream PTT Controller is IP67 rated, and features waterproof volume buttons housed in a ruggedized form factor for maximum durability in the field. A rotatable MOLLE clip offers flexible mounting options, ensuring quick, easy access for both left- and right-handed operators.

Silvus will showcase the DualStream PTT Controller and the full StreamCaster family of MANET radios at SOF Week (Booth #641), alongside live demonstrations of innovative mesh networking technology that, together are empowering the warfighter to achieve Spectrum Dominance across today’s dynamic battlespace.

·        Spectrum Dominance – a software licensable extension to Silvus’ battle-proven MN-MIMO waveform, this expansive suite of Low Probability of Intercept/Low Probability of Detection (LPI/LPD) and Anti-Jamming resiliency capabilities enables secure and protected communications in EW contested environments without sacrificing performance.

·        StreamCaster LITE 5200 – designed for today’s leading-edge unmanned systems, the SL5200 unifies C2, sensor and telemetry data with communications relay capabilities in an ultra-low SWaP, easy-to-integrate MANET radio module.

·        StreamCaster PRISM – a family of modular Precision Integrated Sectorized MIMO antenna radio systems that provide long-range sectorized coverage across wide areas of operation. Designed for tactical operations, at-the-halt, and fixed infrastructure applications, StreamCaster PRISM’s ruggedized construction and toolless set-up enables it to be rapidly deployed for operational flexibility.

·        StreamConnect: Global Ad Hoc Network – an adaptable data transport technology that seamlessly integrates StreamCaster MANET radios with internet connectivity to connect teams operating anywhere around the globe with 5G, Satcom or other internet source, enabling BLOS communications from virtually anywhere on the globe.

To learn more, visit www.silvustechnologies.com. Stay connected with Silvus on LinkedIn

SOF Select 25 – Silynx CLARUS MSG

Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

Silymx has developed a new version of their CLARUS Push to Talk called the CLARUS MSG with the MSG standing for messaging.

In tunnels the IDF has faced a threat from voice comms drawing fire. Consequently, they developed a PTT with pre-recorded voice messages which can be heard through the radio and headset but are otherwise inaudible.

The front and center button is for the messaging function with four preset messages available. Two clicks through five clicks select each message. While it comes with pre-recorded messages in a calm, female voice, the user can add their own messages.

The CLARUS headset features an internal mic as well as external mics (switchable), and the system conducts a leakage test when it is first turned on.

Octasic Unleashes Wraith for Covert Tactical Uncrewed Missions

Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

Wraith Mod Payload family of RF and wireless solutions to accelerate deployments of 
new advanced covert mission capabilities across airborne and maritime UxS platforms

Montreal, Canada — May 6, 2025 — Octasic Inc. and Octasic US Inc. today announced its collaborative launch of Wraith, a portfolio of ‘Mod Payload’ ultra-compact, multi-mission solutions that bring specialized radio frequency and other wireless functions to the modern signals intelligence warfighter.

Purpose-built to meet the USSOCOM Modular Payload Standard, Wraith solves many tactical edge issues all at once, including reliability, interchangeability and maintainability, faster in-field replacements, and a reduction in life cycle costs for all relevant EW/EA, SIGINT, PSYOPS/CMAS, C5ISR, and Cyber systems. 

“Wraith embodies our vision for the next generation of modular, mission-adaptable payloads,” said Sébastien Leblanc, CEO of Octasic. “It delivers the advanced wireless capabilities forces need to protect, deter, and respond with precision across today’s complex operational environments.”

“Spectrum dominance starts with the right payloads on the right platforms,” said Greg Gerou, President and General Manager of Octasic US. “Wraith is engineered to help our partners close capability gaps and maintain operational advantage in a fast-moving threat environment.”

Recognized globally by public and national security organizations, Octasic is seeking to expand its wireless signal processing and advanced 5G SA detection, localization, and geolocation capabilities to the defense market. 

Wraith solutions address this by leveraging the deep Octasic expertise in highly integrated Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies that offer best-in-class low size, weight, and power payload designs for Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs), Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), and even larger crewed airborne craft.

The Wraith payload system roadmap includes a range of RF Front End options to meet mission altitude and performance requirements.

To reduce the time and complexity for crews to swap capabilities down range ‘modularity’ is the winning strategy. It enables incremental improvements of components, subsystems, software, and mixing-and-matching capabilities according to objectives. The arsenal of the future is a drone fleet that benefits from updatable software libraries and plug-and-play payloads.

Wraith will be showcased at Octasic Booth #1317 during SOF Week in Tampa, Florida, from May 6–8, 2025.

Availability: General availability of Wraith is expected by Q4, 2025.

www.octasic.com

Viasat Unveils MOJO Mini Next as Latest Advanced Technology for Tactical Military Communications and Situational Awareness

Monday, May 5th, 2025

Company expands MOJO product family with its most compact tactical gateway to integrate disparate air, sea and land communications into a single view

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 5, 2025 – Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced the introduction of the Move Out/Jump Off (MOJO) Mini Next, the latest in Viasat’s family of expeditionary tactical gateways. The MOJO Mini Next was designed to deliver a compact and ruggedized Link 16 Tactical Data Link situational awareness capability for at-the-pause or on-the-move applications across environments.

With increasing demand for rapidly deployable and SWaP (size, weight and power)-optimized tactical solutions, Viasat’s MOJO Mini Next provides a cost-effective alternative to larger, infrastructure-heavy, gateway solutions supporting expeditionary, on-the-move communications. Developed under Viasat’s Defense and Advanced Technologies segment, the MOJO Mini Next is a line-of-sight (LOS) and beyond line of sight (BLOS) system, offering increased mobile and tactical capabilities to centralize communications of expeditionary data and intelligence into a common operating picture (COP). This enables heightened situational awareness for command and control (C2), targeting, and real-time decisions that support mission operations and reduce the risk of fratricide.

“As military operations integrate new technologies and applications to support global missions, Viasat is helping connect those technologies to enable seamless, reliable and resilient information sharing to improve situational awareness,” said David Schmolke, Vice President of Mission Connections and Cybersecurity, Viasat Government.

The MOJO Mini Next provides customers with real-time air/ground situational awareness and network functions on the go, and connects into customers’ existing system architecture. Ideal for SWaP constrained applications, including small vehicles and boats, the system can be rapidly set up and deployed by one person in minutes and the low-SWaP design eliminates the logistical needs and cost of transporting, installing and maintaining traditional gateway infrastructure. This next-generation tactical gateway offers the interoperability and modularity to support different mission applications using different waveforms.

Schmolke continued, “MOJO Mini Next can integrate disparate intelligence sources into a common operating picture that enhances customers’ real-time decision-making and C2 in a small, ruggedized form factor for greater flexibility. We collaborate with government customers to really understand the tactical mission requirements and the MOJO Mini Next is another example of how Viasat evolves its solutions to meet changing needs.”

The MOJO Mini Next was developed based on user feedback to respond to dynamic operational demands. Designed to work with the KOR-24A Small Tactical Terminal, this innovative tactical solution will enable rapid network convergence across Link 16, Tactical Digital Information Link J (TADIL-J), and Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency (VHF/UHF) networking in a compact package. Using an external host computer, operators can select their own applications and external displays to best suit their situational awareness needs.

Visit Viasat’s website to learn more about Viasat’s Expeditionary Tactical Gateways and the MOJO product family, and see how the MOJO Mini Next can support tactical operations.

Spectra Group Launches New Troposcatter on the Move (TOTM) Capability at SOF Week

Friday, May 2nd, 2025

Spectra Group, a specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems, has developed in partnership with BATS Wireless antennas a new capability enhancement for Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Comtech) Troposcatter 10-Watt Compact Over-the-Horizon Mobile Expeditionary Terminals (COMET) called Troposcatter on the Move (TOTM). Since 2024, Spectra Group has global distribution rights for Comtech’s Troposcatter Family of Systems (less the USA, Canada and Mexico which Comtech retains). They have 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. Spectra Group are launching this new TOTM capability at SOF Week and will be showcasing this and their other strategic communication capabilities in Booth #1805.

The use of the troposphere for communications is not new, but in the past, it was constrained by large dishes and significant power that was not suitable for modern manoeuvre warfare. Comtech’s COMET system revolutionised this capability making it small, lightweight and portable. The COMET system is ideal for providing a secure big data network for deployed headquarters from divisional down to company level or below because it is small, lightweight and due to its low power and directional nature it is also extremely difficult to detect and deny. Critically, it is also satellite independent, can work in a GPS/GNSS denied environment and is proven in the polar regions making it ideal for use during global peer-on-peer conflict and when multi-domain integration is required. However, in the past it did need to be static.

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: “We pride ourselves at Spectra Group on being able to work in partnership with industry leaders to push the boundaries of what can be achieved using the latest technology to meet the demands of regular and specialist forces in the ever-evolving battlespace.

Our trials have successfully proved the Troposcatter on the Move capability which is a significant enhancement to the existing Troposcatter COMETs utility, especially in the littoral manoeuvre space, and superbly complements the Troposcatter Family of Systems and our award-winning SlingShotTM radio and new GENSS platform which also enables BLOS and COTM for troops deployed in austere locations globally.”

About Spectra Group (UK) Ltd:

Spectra has a proven record of accomplishment – with over 15 years of experience in delivering solutions for governments around the globe; elite militaries; and private enterprises of all sizes. As a dynamic, agile, security accredited organisation, Spectra can leverage this experience to deliver Cyber Advisory and secure Hosted and Managed Solutions on time, to spec and on budget, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Spectra’s gold-level partnerships with third-party vendors ensure best value and leading-edge technology is used. On 23 November 2017,

Spectra Group (UK) Ltd announced that it had been listed as a Top 100 Government SME Supplier for 2015-2016 by the UK Crown Commercial Services. Spectra Group (US) Inc. was established in 2018 to directly support the US market.

Spectra Group were awarded the 5-year contact to be the UK distributor of Troposcatter COMET for US company Comtech Systems Inc. in October 2023. Comtech is a leading global provider of next-generation 911 emergency systems and critical wireless and satellite communication technologies. Spectra’s CEO, Simon Davies, was awarded 2017 Businessman of the Year by Battlespace magazine.

Spectra was awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise (Innovation) in 2019 for SlingShot. Founded in 2002, the Company is based in Hereford, UK and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation.

www.spectra-group.co.uk

MDM 25 – IXI Electronic Warfare

Thursday, May 1st, 2025

IXI Electronic Warfare exhibited their X-TAC Tactical Awareness Kit server.

The requirement was for a manportable TAK server and IXI EW delivered. Weighing 4.85 lbs with a single hot-swappable PRC-148 / 152 battery (3.85 lbs dry), the XTAK is 6.6″ x 5″ x 3.54″.

Powered by an Intel 17 / Jetson AGX Orin edge computing module, the system communicates in L, S and C Bands – 3X3 MIMO 6-10W, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz and 5G Global Band (Dual SiM). Additionally, there are ports for Ethernet (1 WAN, 2 LAN), USB 3.0 (2), RS232 (1), and NETTWARRIOR.

From a power standpoint, they’ll accept everything from dirty shore power to MBITR batteries, to STUB, to BB-2590. In fact, with a BB-2590 you can expect up to 18 hours.

Requtech AB Expands Footprint in the USA with First Volume Order for the RESA M Ku Terminal

Thursday, April 24th, 2025

Linköping, Sweden – April 23, 2025 – Requtech AB, a leader in satellite communication technology, is excited to announce a landmark sale of its RESA M Ku multi-orbit terminal to a major partner in the United States. This achievement marks a significant step in Requtech’s expansion into the North American market and highlights the growing demand for Requtech’s advanced satellite communication solutions.

This sale is a testament to Requtech’s commitment to providing cutting-edge, high-performance SATCOM terminals that meet the evolving needs of modern connectivity. The RESA M Ku terminal, renowned for its versatility and performance, operates seamlessly across multiple satellite orbits, including LEO and GEO constellations, ensuring uninterrupted communication even in the most challenging conditions. With the lowest SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) on the market, the terminal is adaptable for any land and maritime platform, showcasing its ability to meet the stringent requirements of satellite communication in a variety of operational contexts.

While the partner involved in this strategic collaboration remains confidential for now, this deal underscores the increasing adoption of Requtech’s innovative solutions and reinforces the company’s position as a global leader in SATCOM technology.

“We’re thrilled to see our efforts in the United States yield such a significant milestone,” said Dr. Omid Sotoudeh, CEO of Requtech AB. “This achievement highlights the proven reliability of the RESA M Ku terminal and our unwavering commitment to advancing global connectivity.”

The RESA M Ku terminal’s multi-orbit adaptability makes it an ideal choice for government, defense, and commercial applications in challenging environments with critical connectivity demands. 

For more information about Requtech AB and its state-of-the-art satellite communication systems, please visit Requtech’s RESA M Ku product page.