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Echodyne Announces ATAK Integration for MESA Radar Platform

Thursday, July 23rd, 2026

Integration enables Echodyne MESA radars to support ATAK-based operational workflows

Echodyne, the radar platform company, today announced the availability of an Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) plugin for its MESA® radar platform. The integration enables users to configure, control, and visualize data from Echodyne radars within the ATAK environment, supporting military, public safety, and security operations that rely on TAK for shared situational awareness.

The plugin extends radar management and visualization capabilities to ATAK users, allowing high-fidelity radar data and system controls to be accessed through a familiar operational interface. By integrating radar data into existing TAK workflows, organizations can streamline deployment, reduce operator workload, and improve access to real-time situational awareness.

TAK is a government-developed geospatial platform used across U.S. military, federal, state, and local government organizations, as well as by U.S. partner nations. According to the U.S. Army TAK Product Center, the TAK ecosystem supports 15Department of Defense programs and more than 250,000 users across military and civilian communities.

Echodyne serves defense, public safety, border security, and critical infrastructure customers worldwide. Many of these organizations employ TAK as part of their operational command-and-control architecture. The new ATAK plugin provides a simplified approach to radar deployment and operation while enabling users to incorporate high-resolution radar data into their existing TAK-based common operating picture. When combined with reliable, high-performance MESA radar systems, organizations can confidently deploy individual sensors or distributed radar networks to create high-resolution situational awareness for all connected TAK users.

Eben Frankenberg, Chief Executive Officer of Echodyne, said:
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“Many of our customers rely on TAK to support mission planning and operationaldecision-making. By integrating MESA radar capabilities into the TAK ecosystem,we are providing users with direct access to high-quality radar data within aninterface they already know and trust. This release reflects our continuedinvestment in interoperability and our commitment to supporting the operationalrequirements of defense and public safety customers.”

The Echodyne ATAK plugin is included as part of the company’s Software & Support package and is available immediately through the Echodyne Customer Portal at portal.echodyne.com.

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GoTAK Offers RIDAR ATAK Plugin for Free

Thursday, July 16th, 2026

We just turned every Android EUD into a drone detector for free. No cost, no licensing, no credit card required. RIDAR ATAK Plugin by GoTAK is our solution for airspace awareness on the TAK ecosystem and beyond. It is the same plugin that powers our RIDAR-FM drone detector that integrates with the MAAK Tactical ecosystem for public safety and law enforcement.

The RIDAR plugin is free to download at getgotak.com/ridar and does not require our hardware to be attached in order to pick up drones emitting in your AO. We are also working on iOS solutions with a standalone app and a native TAK Aware integration.

Obviously, direct EUD sensing has limited range, hence the RIDAR-FM for long-range detection, optional ADS-B tracking, and unified BLE/WIFI passive radar.

Download RIDAR today and integrate airspace awareness right now. When you’re ready for a long-range purpose-built sensor, place your order at getgotak.com/ridar and equip yourself with the most advanced RID detection tooling that is native to TAK.

Thanks to all of our community members who have placed orders, performed beta testing, and have supported the mission GoTAK has set out to solve by developing plug-and-play awareness tools for every mission.

V/r

Matthew

CEO GoTAK LLC

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MDM 26 – Somewear Node

Wednesday, April 29th, 2026

Somewear who brought us the Global Hotspot has stepped up their game with Node.

The pocket-sized Node integrates fully with ATAK and routes data via an embedded mesh radio or the satellite connectivity. End User Decices within range of Nodes are powered by Node’s encrypted, low latency mesh network. In the event a team member falls outside of the range of Node’s mesh network, Node autonomously delivers inbound and outbound data via the built in satellite link thanks to their proprietary SmartBackhaul software. Additionally, it integrates embedded AES 256-bit encryption.

somewearlabs.com

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Silvus Technologies – Streamscape ATAK Plugin

Friday, March 27th, 2026

Silvus Technologies StreamScape ATAK Plugin brings control of StreamCaster MANET radios to your handheld ATAK-enabled EUD via the intuitive StreamScape GUI.

Features:

Real-Time Radio Configuration: Directly adjust network-wide configurations, radio frequency, bandwidth, link distance, transmit power, and many more parameters.

Dynamic Network Topology Visualization: View network topology overlaid on the ATAK map, including node status and link quality (50+ nodes).

Performance Monitoring & Diagnostics: Real-time signal-to-noise ratio reporting, interference level display, and battery voltage and percentage monitoring for all connected radios.

Rapid Mission Reconfiguration from EUD: Instantly change Mission Profiles and other parameters directly from your End User Device.

Login Authentication: Adds a username and password requirement to the radio. Even if the device is stolen, unauthorized users cannot access features, view settings, or retrieve encryption keys.

PTT & Talk Group Management: Manage active and monitored talk groups and easily adjust channels and volume for connected audio devices. Pop-up notifications on the ATAK map identify active speakers.

It’s free!

Learn more and download at silvustechnologies.com/products/streamscape

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Massif Combat Sleeve – ATAK (Non-FR)

Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

One of the items I discussed at SHOT Show but did not take photos of is the new Combat Sleeve from Massif. There are plenty of half jackets in the market but this one stands out because it has been adapted to the adoption of ATAK.

This non-FR garment is a cropped jacket that integrates with body armor as well as chest mounted End User Devices and can quickly be donned and doffed. It includes a stowable helmet compatible three-point adjustable hood and built-in stuff sack for portability. The fabric is an encapsulated durable weather barrier shell by EPIC by Nextec with durable 40D ripstop lining and Polartec Alpha along with Primaloft Active insulation.

Features:

  • Fully insulated cropped jacket with inner storm fly
  • Upper center front zipper closure
  • ATAK opening with elastic strap/hook closure
  • Helmet-compatible three-point adjustable hood
  • Dual Front chest elastic slip
  • Velcro® loop configuration: Right/Left Sleeves
  • Front torso cummerbund attachments keep garment in
  • place during movement
  • Adjustable elastic drawcord system at bottom hem
  • Durable 330D nylon reinforced elbows and lower back
  • Internal back zipper pocket compresses into stuff sack
  • Gusseted sleeve hems with Velcro® closure cuff tabs

Available in OCP in sizes XS-3XL.

www.massif.com/product/massif-combat-sleeve-atak

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GoTAK and Solace Communications Deliver Next Generation C4ISR Capabilities in Central Africa with TAK OS

Monday, December 22nd, 2025

GoTAK is proud to highlight a recent operational deployment delivered in partnership with Solace Communications, bringing a full TAK OS enabled C4ISR capability and mission-focused training to an allied partner force in Central Africa.

This deployment demonstrates how TAK OS, when paired with resilient communications, integrated sensors, and operator-led training, transitions from a platform into a field-proven operational capability—supporting situational awareness and mission execution under real-world conditions.

Fielding TAK OS in Operational Environments

Over the course of recent deployments, Solace Communications successfully fielded an integrated C4ISR stack built around TAK OS, delivering a common operating picture directly to operators and commanders in the field. The capability included:

  • Cloud-hosted and local TAK OS environments
  • Resilient connectivity via GlobalLink
  • Live UAS ISR feeds delivered directly to operators’ EUDs
  • Edge-based AI object detection and sensor integration
  • A fused, real-time intelligence picture via Solace Fusion

From the GoTAK perspective, this deployment reflects the intended design philosophy of TAK OS: a networked operational layer that connects sensors, operators, and decision-makers across multiple transport paths and environments.

Proven Capability, Moving Toward TRL 9

The system operated as a fully integrated capability under field conditions, supporting sustained situational awareness and mission execution. As a result, Solace Communications has demonstrated TRL 8 across this integrated architecture, with planned upgrades already underway to advance toward TRL 9 through continued operational use.

These upgrades include transitioning deployed GlobalLink units to the Pro configuration, adding:

  • Local server hosting and off-grid power
  • Local TAK OS hosting for disconnected operations
  • LTE and SATCOM failover connectivity
  • Direct integration with MANET radios

This architecture reduces latency, removes dependence on backhaul connectivity, and enables sustained operations in disconnected, denied, and degraded environments.

Training That Enables Sustained Operations

Alongside capability delivery, Solace Communications provided end-to-end TAK OS and MANET training, deliberately structured to move beyond basic familiarization. Training tiers included:

  • Foundational instruction for operators new to TAK OS and MANET
  • Advanced configuration and network management for technical staff
  • Train-the-trainer modules to support independent sustainment and scale

This approach ensures TAK OS is not just deployed, but understood, trusted, and operationally owned by the teams using it.

A Shared Vision for Operational TAK

This Central Africa deployment highlights the strength of the partnership between GoTAK and Solace Communications. When TAK OS is combined with resilient transport, edge processing, and real-world training, it becomes a force multiplier—extending situational awareness at the edge and beyond, across time, distance, and connectivity constraints.

From integrated ISR feeds to fused intelligence and resilient communications, this deployment underscores what can be achieved when TAK capabilities are delivered by teams who understand operational reality.

GoTAK looks forward to continuing our collaboration with Solace Communications as TAK OS capabilities expand into new environments and mission sets.

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AUSA 25 – Galvion Update

Monday, October 20th, 2025

First off, Galvion caught us up on their new Caiman UL (Ultra-Light). Available in five sizes, it incorporates the latest version of their APEX liner system.

It incorporates their new proprietary low-profile 3-hole shroud which signals a move away from the Wilcox shroud they’ve been using. It incorporates ballistic mounting hardware and uses rubber bumpers for rattle prevention and a more stable platform for NVGs. You’ll notice a slight color difference in the center portion of the shroud pictured above. That is an interchangeable metal plate to accommodate a variety of NVG and future headborne accessories. The new Galvion shroud is also featured on their SAR helmet.

They also gave us a peek at what the future holds in store for their Cortex ecosystem which integrates headborne technologies from disparate manufacturers into a usable system with Tactical Awareness Kit interface to get your head in the fight and out of ATAK. Data collected by various headborne sensors and indicated on the ATAK screen is routed as Augmented Reality date on an eyepiece or full heads up display visor which is not fed data via the Cortex system but also power, just like everything else mounted to the head, including lights and strobes. Cortex remains a plug and play system, integrating new peripherals as they are added to the ecosystem by the user.

The current state of the system is seen above while below we get a glimpse of what we alluded to when we wrote about the system during our SOF Week coverage.

While the helmet seen remains a concept prototype it gives us an idea of how all of the cabling and connections will become streamlined in future iterations of the technology.

We’ll continue to update you on new systems as Galvion rolls them out. In particular, we’ll be telling you about a new charging system they’ve developed with an industry partner to wirelessly charge drones once they’ve landed.

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SkyFi Enhances ATAK Plugin, Delivering High Resolution Commercial Satellite Imagery to Warfighters and First Responders

Friday, October 17th, 2025

Updates provide users across defense, public safety, and emergency management with enhanced control, flexibility, and security for field operations

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16, 2025 — SkyFi, the leading Earth Intelligence Platform, today announced an update to its Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) plugin. The new release introduces a suite of powerful features designed to give tactical and remote teams unprecedented control over their Areas of Interest (AOIs) and imagery, ensuring mission readiness and security in any environment.

The SkyFi ATAK plugin supports tactical coordination, planning, and situational reference for public safety, municipal, disaster response, and defense teams operating on Android-based TAK devices.

“Our objective is to provide warfighters, first responders, emergency managers, and relief organizations the answers they need when they need them. By seamlessly integrating SkyFi’s Earth Intelligence capabilities into the workflows of our users, this ATAK plugin update is a direct reflection of that commitment,” said Kate van Dam, head of government at SkyFi. “With these more intuitive controls and robust offline capabilities, we are making critical data accessible to teams on the ground so that they can make informed decisions with confidence, no matter the mission or conditions.”

The upgrade further enhances users’ ability to access high resolution commercial satellite imagery inside the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) environment. Built with GoTAK, the plugin connects SkyFi’s platform to field operations in real time, without the need for a custom server or specialized hardware.

Users will now have access to advanced AOI management tools, including the ability to manually draw, name, and save custom polygons. The update also streamlines the process of defining new AOIs by allowing operators to use a pin drop, geographic coordinates, or their current location as a center point. This increased flexibility ensures precision and speed when tasking satellite imagery directly from the field.

Key upgrades also improve imagery management. With the introduction of automatic offline caching, operators can now access critical satellite imagery even in disconnected environments. Additionally, users can better organize and share their data by favoriting, archiving, and sorting images by date, provider, or AOI, ensuring critical intelligence is always at their fingertips.

The latest version of the SkyFi ATAK plugin is now available via the Google Play store. An updated Operator Manual will also be provided to ensure teams can fully leverage these new capabilities.

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