• Digital Battlespace

  DSEI 2017: Unsheathing the Broadsword

  14th September 2017

  BAE Systems’ Broadsword wearable technology will achieve internal certification by the end of September, company officials have disclosed, while customers continue to evaluate systems ahead …

• Land Warfare

  DSEI 2017: BAE connects to the tactical edge

  13th September 2017

  The BAE Systems Tactical Hotspot Concept Demonstrator tactical ground vehicle, designed to support strike brigades during expeditionary operations, will begin an 18-month evaluation programme with …

• Digital Battlespace

  Milrem UGV performs MANET role

  18th August 2017

  Communications specialist, Silvus Technologies, has integrated a mobile ad hoc network payload on board an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for the first time as it seeks …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Lockheed Martin enhances Indago UAS

  11th May 2017

  Lockheed Martin has integrated TrellisWare Technologies' MANET software into its enhanced Indago 3 UAS to enable military customers to undertake sensitive intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance …

• Digital Battlespace

  Aero India 2017: Rafael scores big in airborne SDRs

  17th February 2017

  Rafael is getting ready to supply its BNET-AR, part of the Israeli company's software-defined radio family, to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in serious quantities.Speaking …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Qinetiq UGVs to get Persistent radios

  12th January 2017

  Qinetiq North America will integrate Persistent Systems’ Wave Relay Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) radio products into its Talon and Dragon Runner unmanned ground vehicles …

• Special Operations

  Special Forces target ISR relay capability

  28th November 2016

  Unmanned vehicles manufacturer PSI Tactical Robotics and communications specialist Harris Corporation have joined forces to provide a niche capability for the special operations community, the …

• Digital Battlespace

  Eurosatory: Harris completes radio family

  15th June 2016

  The 7850S soldier radio launched by Harris is the last in a seven family lineup that have been introduced by the company to take on …

• Digital Battlespace

  Elbit announces E-LynX radio contract

  27th April 2016

  Elbit Systems has been awarded a $20 million contract from an undisclosed country in Western Europe for radios from its family of E-LynX tactical mobile …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  New-gen Probot introduced

  22nd March 2016

  Roboteam has developed a new-generation version of its Professional Robot (Probot) UGV with upgraded communications and navigation capabilities, higher carrying capacity and enhanced maneuverability, the …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUSA 2013: UGV optimised for harsh terrain showcased

  16th October 2013

  Roboteam will unveil a new configuration of the Micro Tactical Ground Robot (MTGR) at the AUSA 2013 exhibition that is specifically designed to traverse harsh …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUVSI 2013: ‘Wave Relay’ unveiled for UAV swarm ops

  13th August 2013

  Persistent Systems is integrating a MANET communications capability onto an undisclosed US customer’s UAV for use in ‘swarm’ applications, company officials have revealed. Speaking to …

• Digital Battlespace

  Elektrobit delivers network components to Finland

  18th December 2012

  The Finnish Defence Forces have taken delivery of the first products of the Tactical Wireless IP Network communication system, it was announced on 18 December. …

• Digital Battlespace

  AFCEA West 2012: US Army expands radio networks

  24th January 2012

  Following two recent successful rounds of US Army exercises for its Mobile Ad hoc Interoperability Network Gateway (MAINGATE) radio system, Raytheon has outlined what it …

• Digital Battlespace

  Northrop Grumman network selected for US Army evaluation

  11th November 2011

  A wireless network developed by Northrop Grumman has been selected by the US Army to participate in the second Network Integration Evaluation (NIE), underway at …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - tactical

  Mi2 Challenge (USN)

  Programme Background Requirements The USN wants a UAV to be flown in austere environments without dedicated launch or recovery equipment; since it would be launched ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Data links

  IRB

  The Impact Rugged Baseband Kits (IRBs) are standalone or stackable ruggedised communications terminals enabling rapid configuration and deployment options across fixed and mobile platforms. The ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  SDR-H2

  Designed by Domo Tactical Communications, SDR-H2 (SOL8SDR-H2) is a special role radio which provides encrypted high-bandwidth data, video and audio in non-line-of-sight environments. It is also ...

• Data links

  Ground Mesh ROVER

  The Ground Mesh ROVER product family uses CDL and MIMO waveform technologies to deliver MANET mesh connectivity for video, data and voice in environments where ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM, UAS: communication systems

  Raven Mini Mesh

  Savronik's 2x2 Raven MINI Mesh Radio is a small form factor, MANET-capable communications solution. Suitable for land, air or maritime applications, it provides secure IP connectivity ...

• UAS: communication systems

  BNET NANO

  The newest member of Rafael's BNET family of Software-Defined Radios, BNET NANO was unveiled in 2021. BNET Nano provides capabilities similar to larger BNET radios ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  CreoLand Light

  Produced by Creomagic, CreoLand Light is a 1W MANET radio designed for UGVs, dismounted soldiers and light vehicles with SWaP limitations.

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  StreamCaster Mini 4210

  The StreamCaster Mini 4210 (SM4210) is a single-channel data radio (SCDR) that can create MANET mesh networks. It is currently in use with the US ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  BNET-V

  BNET-V is a MANET Software-Defined Radio for vehicles. Designed by Rafael, the multiband radio has a modular architecture and offers compatibility with several legacy systems.

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  E-LynX Manpack

  Elbit Systems E-LynX Manpack is a multi-band VHF/UHF radio system. The MANET-capable radio features GPS-independent synchronisation, advanced security features and support for multiple waveforms.

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  BNET-AR

  BNET-AR Airborne SDR is a member of Rafael's BNET Family of IP Software Defined Radios. The modular, multiband system utilises an open architecture and provides ...

• Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing

  Sentinel

  First displayed at DSEI 2023, Sentinel is a tethered drone from Drone Evolution. Designed to support various applications, such as increased ISR, EW and communications, ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  RF-9800W

  The RF-9800W is a high-capacity, MANET-capable radio designed for vehicular, airborne and maritime applications. A member of L3Harris' Falcon IV product family, it can share ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  AN/PRC-148E

  The AN/PRC-148E Spear is a lightweight software-defined radio for dismounted soldiers. It supports a variety of line-of-sight and SATCOM waveforms, as well as NSA Type 1 ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  BNET-HH

  Rafael BNET-HH is a handheld MANET radio which can form networks with up to 1,000 users at low latency. Designed as a platoon commander's radio, ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  AN/PRC-167

  Produced by L3Harris, the AN/PRC-167 is a dual-channel manpack radio that supports high-speed MANET networks, built-in GPS support and SATCOM capability. According to the manufacturer, ...