MANET solution enables vehicles to share data on the move

US-based Persistent Systems on 12 October launched a new dual-band wave relay mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) communications solution for military vehicles.

GVR5 was designed in collaboration with General Dynamics Mission Systems to seamlessly share voice, video, text, sensor, and location data, all while on the move without the need for fixed infrastructure.

Operating simultaneously on two frequency bands (C/L, C/S, or L/S bands), GVR5 is specifically designed for integration into IFVs with unique power systems, ballistic and gunfire shock requirements.

It can also operate with complex local area networks found in heavier vehicles, and is hardened to meet EW requirements to oppose near-peer adversaries.

‘Like dismounted users, infantry fighting vehicles and similar platforms have a need for a robust, highly scalable MANET,” said Shane Flint, vice president of business development at Persistent, ‘but that MANET must also fit a special, vehicular environment, which is why we developed the GVR5.’

In addition, GVR5 can be connected to SATCOM or LTE modems in the vehicle to extend BLOS connectivity to dismounted users.

‘We have already seen serious interest in the GVR5 from major platform integrators and other potential customers,’ Flint said.

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