01 Apr 25. New Anti-Jamming CRPA System by Inertial Labs Strengthens GPS & GNSS Security. Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions company, unveils the M-AJ-QUATRO, an advanced anti-jamming CRPA system designed to enhance secure, interference-free navigation in GPS/GNSS-challenged environments Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Inc. company, has introduced its M-AJ-QUATRO anti-jamming antenna system for Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT) in GPS/GNSS-challenged environments. Leveraging advanced Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) and digital processing technologies, the M-AJ-QUATRO is suited for multiple platforms ranging from military operations to commercial aviation. The M-AJ-QUATRO operates seamlessly across the entire L1, L2, and L5 GNSS bands, providing robust interference mitigation and secure signal processing. Featuring adaptive digital nulling, it automatically suppresses jamming signals with over 34dB+ interference suppression (export-free version) and over 45dB+ interference suppression (export-controlled version), ensuring reliable performance in contested environments. The system’s jammer direction-finding capability identifies and isolates interference sources, enhancing situational awareness and operational effectiveness. Designed for multi-constellation support, the M-AJ-QUATRO is compatible with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, and QZSS, providing robust global coverage. Secure signal processing powered by dual FPGA-based encryption and anti-spoofing technology facilitates strong data integrity, safeguarding mission-critical applications. Designed to endure extreme conditions, this system meets stringent MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-461F standards, making it an ideal solution for defense and aerospace operations as global reliance on PNT services grows. PNT services play an increasingly vital role in ensuring the reliable operation of various critical sectors, including transportation, AI hyperscale data centers, telecommunications, energy, finance, and defense. Government agencies and industry leaders are intensifying efforts to combat GNSS jamming and spoofing threats. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) are accelerating the approval process for CRPA technology to enhance aviation safety and mitigate terrestrial-based GPS interference.
Jamie Marraccini, Vice President, Inertial Labs Products, VIAVI, commented, “As the FAA and NAWCAD push for CRPA integration into commercial aircraft, M-AJ-QUATRO is positioned as a market-ready solution for both military and civilian applications. With regulatory shifts streamlining CRPA adoption, this launch marks a significant step in ensuring secure, interference-free navigation for mission-critical operations.” (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)
03 Apr 25. C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI application software company, and Arcfield, a leading government technology and mission support provider, announced a customer collaboration to accelerate the design, development, and operation of production-grade Enterprise AI applications to better serve defense and intelligence agencies. Together, Arcfield and C3 AI will leverage the C3 Agentic AI Platform and C3 Generative AI to support the development, deployment, and maintenance of Enterprise AI applications for Arcfield. With the capabilities of C3 AI solutions, Arcfield will enhance its service offerings to its mission partners, including the company’s proven systems engineering, modeling and simulation, supply chain optimization, predictive maintenance, mission assurance and mission acquisition solutions. -C3 AI (NYSE: AI), the Enterprise AI application software company, and Arcfield, a leading government technology and mission support provider, announced a customer collaboration to accelerate the design, development, and operation of production-grade Enterprise AI applications to better serve defense and intelligence agencies. Together, Arcfield and C3 AI will leverage the C3 Agentic AI Platform and C3 Generative AI to support the development, deployment, and maintenance of Enterprise AI applications for Arcfield. With the capabilities of C3 AI solutions, Arcfield will enhance its service offerings to its mission partners, including the company’s proven systems engineering, modeling and simulation, supply chain optimization, predictive maintenance, mission assurance and mission acquisition solutions. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
03 Apr 25. Global: New backdoor elevates financial, security risks to firms. On 2 April, international media sites reported that the cyber criminal group ‘FIN7’ is currently distributing a new backdoor, ‘Anubis’, which obtains complete control over targeted Windows systems. This campaign uses phishing emails to direct users to a compromised SharePoint website where the malware is hosted. At the time of writing, Anubis cannot be detected by most anti-virus security solutions, underscoring the potential long-term infection risks facing organisations. Additionally, Anubis contains multiple executables to obfuscate and install malware payloads on infected machines, demonstrating the malware’s adaptability and sophistication. FIN7 is a Russian-originated cyber criminal group that has been active since 2015, primarily targeting the gambling, hospitality and restaurant industries to garner illicit profit. As the group continuously develops its tactics and tools to sustain profitable information-theft campaigns, financial and security risks will remain elevated in the long term. (Source: Sibylline)
02 Apr 25. Viasat’s DARC-ssd™ 600 Approved for Securing NATO SECRET Data. Viasat’s DARC-ssd™ 600 encrypted SSD has been approved by the NATO Military Committee for securing NATO SECRET data, confirming its compliance with stringent security standards The DARC-ssd™ 600 data-at-rest (DAR) encrypted SSD from Viasat Inc. has been approved by the NATO Military Committee (MC) for securing NATO SECRET data when at rest and is now listed in the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue (NIAPC). The approval and inclusion in the NIAPC confirms that Viasat’s solution meets stringent requirements for securing NATO SECRET data, allowing NATO nations to protect classified information from theft or compromise. Viasat’s advanced DAR solution enhances legacy encryption systems, providing improved protection for classified data across multiple platforms. It features hardware-based encryption and a flexible M.2 form factor, ensuring continued assurance for high-risk operations. Utilizing the industry-standard Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) interface and the common M.2 2280 form factor, the DARC-ssd™ 600 enables next-generation encryption integration with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and tactical military devices, including laptops, tablets, desktops, and network-attached storage. As part of Viasat’s Eclypt DAR encryption family, the DARC-ssd™ 600 combines military-grade 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) hardware with full-disk encryption. Data is decrypted upon device startup using mandatory two-factor authentication and is re-encrypted immediately when powered off. This dual authentication and full-disk encryption are housed in a tamper-evident internal NVMe™ M.2 SSD to safeguard sensitive and classified data. In 2023, the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) completed its CAPS High Grade evaluation of the DARC-ssd™ 600 for protecting data up to the Top Secret classification. It is reportedly the only DAR encryption device using an NVMe interface and M.2 form factor that has been CAPS evaluated for securing data up to and including TOP SECRET.
Todd McDonell, President of Viasat International Government, commented, “As a trusted provider of cyber defence and information assurance solutions, we’ve seen the evolution of encryption technology and understand the growing challenge to protect sensitive and classified data across the many devices and platforms capturing data now used for government missions. DARC-ssd™ 600 is designed with the flexibility to address this challenge and deliver significantly improved performance compared to past data-at-rest solutions, continuing Viasat’s legacy of innovating to provide hardware encryption solutions at the highest levels to protect classified and sensitive information.” (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)
03 Apr 25. United States military communications satellite resilience is set to be enhanced via the Protected Tactical Satellite Communications Prototype initiative. Known by its PTS-P acronym, the Protected Tactical Satellite Communications Prototype programme has taken an important step forward with a contract award in January 2025 to Northrop Grumman. Reports state the company will install the PTS-P architecture onboard its ESPAStar satellite technology demonstrator bus. The PTS-P programme is led by the US Space Force’s (USSF’s) Space Systems Command’s Programme Executive Office for Military Communications, Position, Navigation and Timing. The PTS-P effort will mature anti-jam Satellite Communications (SATCOM) technology.
PATS
PTS-P is a child of Space Systems Command’s Protected Anti-Jam Tactical SATCOM (PATS) project which commenced in 2018. PATS is working to provide a tactical alternative to the Lockheed Martin/Northrop Grumman Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) constellation operated by the USSF. AEHF satellites provide uplink channels on a frequency of 20 gigahertz/GHz, and 40GHz downlinks. Open sources note that AEHF provides data rates of between 75 bits-per-second up to 8.192 megabits-per-second. Facilitating a new tactical SATCOM conduit makes sense. It will help reduce reliance on the AEHF constellation and introduce redundancy vis-à-vis kinetic or electronic attack against SATCOM links.
To the heavens
Reports in 2023 said that PATS will develop specific, secure SATCOM payloads, via PTS-P, providing encrypted signal processing that can be accommodated on both civilian and commercial spacecraft. Principally, the payloads will handle the Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW). A contiguous effort is ongoing, known as the Protected Tactical Enterprise Service, which develops a complementary ground segment. Abbreviated to PTES, this project integrates the PTW into SATCOM ground terminals. Reports continued that, cumulatively, these efforts could require $2.4bn of funding between 2024 and 2028. Alongside Northrop Grumman, Boeing will develop a PTS-P payload to equip its WGS-11 communications satellite. WGS-11 will join the US Air Force’s Wideband Global SATCOM constellation. The USSF told Armada, via a written statement, that WGS-11 is expected to be launched by the end of 2025. The Northrop Grumman satellite will be launched in early 2026. Both PTS-P payloads are expected to have a lifespan of between three and five years. Once aloft, the PTS-P payloads will help “mature advanced anti-jam SATCOM technology” the statement continued. This work will be done through studies and the development of technologies “to provide robust anti-jam satellite communications capability, reduced latency and increased capability to tactical users in contested theatres.” The statement continued that the PTS-P payloads will provide military Ka-band (26.5GHz to 40GHz uplink/18GHz to 20GHz downlink) connectivity. All that existing Ka-band SATCOM terminals will need to use these links is a PTW-compatible modem. Ultimately, the PTS-P work will play an important part in derisking technologies which will eventually adorn the future PTS-R (Protected Tactical SATCOM-Resilient) capability. PTS-R will provide a “larger anti-jamming capability” which can augment the US DOD’s other SATCOM constellations. (Source: Armada)
02 Apr 25. Arctic Meridians. Russian Aerospace Forces use truck-mounted R-441LM satellite communications systems to provide links with Russia’s Meridian constellation. Sources indicate that R-441LM trucks have been deployed to support Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Recent open-source intelligence analysis provides more clues on how Russian Aerospace Force integrated air defence system communications are employed. In February, Armada published an article entitled ‘High Frequency in the High North’. In collaboration with EW Analytics LLC this looked at High Frequency (HF: three megahertz/MHz to 30MHz) links used by Russia’s strategic Integrated Air Defence System (IADS). The article identified an HF array at the Russian Aerospace Force (RASF) base at Nagurskoye on Alexandra Land in the Franz Josef archipelago. The archipelago is located in Russia’s Arctic region. EW Analytics LLC speculated that the HF radio and antenna array provide trunk communications to share track data gathered by 12A6 Sopka-2 S-band (2.7 gigahertz/GHz to 2.85 GHz) air surveillance radar located at the facility. AGPs are the Russian equivalent of an IADS control and reporting centre. HF links are thought to be used to help feed radar track data upwards to higher echelons of command. Individual AGPs may share their Recognised Air Picture (RAP) with regional IADS Command and Control (C2) centres, and/or Military District (MD) IADS headquarters. Military district RAPs may then be federated to form a national RAP at Russia’s National Defence Management Centre (NDMC) in Moscow. The NDMC is the Russian military’s supreme headquarters.
SATCOM Truck
As our article posited these HF links may form a back up to the trunk Satellite Communications (SATCOM) supporting routine track data sharing. Since we published our article, additional information has come to light from EW Analytics LLC regarding these SATCOM links. EW Analytics LLC says the AGP at Nagurskoye airbase contains an R-441LM SATCOM truck which houses the necessary antenna, modems and radios. Track data can probably be transmitted using multiple exchange protocols. EW Analytics LLC continues that track data are most likely transmitted to spacecraft from Russia’s Meridian constellation orbiting overhead. Open sources say Russia has at least eight Meridian variant satellites in orbit. Transmissions from the R-441LM truck are made on frequencies of 5.835GHz to 5.885GHz, and 7.250GHz to 7.750GHz. The company’s analysis continues that these data may be encrypted. The SATCOM and HF links maybe the only ways by which the Nagurskoye AGP can share its radar-generated tracks. There may be no undersea cable linking the archipelago to the Russian mainland which could carry fibre optic links. The AGPs in Russia’s northwestern Leningrad MD will be particularly important: Geography dictates that likely ingress/egress routes for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) airpower will cross Arctic regions.
Air Defence Assets
The Nagurskoye AGP is subordinate to the 45th Air and Air Defence Forces Army (AADFA). AADFA are the highest echelon of airpower command allotted to each MD. The headquarters of the 45th AADFA is in Safonovo, Murmansk Oblast, northwest Russia. Any kinetic response made to threats detected by the Nagurskoye AGP would be made by several assets deployed with the 1st Air Defence Division (1ADD). The 1ADD has the following units based in Murmansk Oblast: The 531st Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment (AAMR) deploying S-400 (SA-21 Growler) high-altitude, long-range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) battalions. The 583rd AAMR deploying S-300PM/PS (SA-10B Grumble-B) high-altitude, long-range SAM battalions. Also under 1ADD’s command is the 1528th AAMR deploying the S-400. This unit is based in Arkangelsk Oblast to the southeast of Murmansk Oblast. The 45th AADFA possesses the 98th Separate Mixed Aviation Regiment, located at Monchegorsk airbase, Murmansk Oblast. The regiment flies MiG-31BM (Foxhound) combat aircraft. Additional fighter defences are provided by Russian Naval Aviation Su-33 (Flanker-D) and MiG-29K/KUBR (Fulcrum) jets. These belong to the 279th and 100th Separate Shipborne Fighter Regiments deployed at Severmorsk-3 airbase. Severomorsk-3 is also in Murmansk Oblast. It would not be surprising if the RAP generated by the Leningrad MD’s AGPs are not only shared with the NDMC in Moscow, but also with adjacent military districts. The Leningrad MD has the Moscow MD to the south and Central MD to the west. This will help deepen the situational awareness of the latter two military districts, ensuring they can prepare their assets accordingly should a NATO attack arrive from the north. EW Analytics LLC’s latest analysis provides a timely insight into Russian Aerospace Force IADS connectivity. Readers who would like to learn more are advised to visit the company at https://www.ewanalytics.llc/. (Source: Armada)
01 Apr 25. April Spectrum SitRep. Hensoldt’s new GMJ9500 backpack jamming system is primarily designed to protect dismounts from remote-controlled improvised explosive devices but has additional utility to protect against uninhabited aerial vehicles, and to jam local communications systems and networks. Armada’s monthly round-up of all the latest electronic warfare news in the product, programme and operational domains.
A Jammer for all Missions
Hensoldt has launched a new remote-controlled improvised explosive device jammer in the form of its GMJ9500. A company press release said that the new product is primarily intended to equip dismounted infantry squads and can also be used to help protect explosive ordnance disposal teams. According to Hensoldt, the GMJ9500 covers bandwidths of 20 megahertz to six gigahertz. Radio Frequency (RF) threats are neutralised using “advanced jamming algorithms”. Users can configure the equipment according to their mission demands. New jamming waveforms can be integrated into the GMJ9500 as and when they are devised. A useful additional capability is that the equipment can be employed to jam Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle (UAV) RF control channels linking the aircraft with the pilot. Hensoldt told Armada that the GMJ9500 provides a jamming range of over 150 metres (492 feet). “In (UAV) countermeasure scenarios, an even greater range is achievable when operating with a clear line-of-sight.” Moreover, the system can jam radios and networks within range operating on these frequencies. The company is in the final stage of industrialisation for the GMJ9500 and hopes to commence deliveries from early 2026. The product is ready for pre-order. Hensoldt says that it is “in the final stages of securing a large order for an unnamed customer.”
GP-Jammer Unveiled
GPSPATRON has unveiled a new Radio Frequency (RF) simulator called the GP-Jammer. The GP-Jammer is a software tool which can be used to design simulated wideband RF jamming signals. According to the company, the software uses an open source Python library to develop a host of complex signal types. Signals using frequencies of 70 megahertz/MHz to six gigahertz/GHz can be designed. GPSPATRON adds that up to 56MHz signal bandwidth per channel is provided by the GP-Jammer. The number of transmission channels provided by the product is unlimited and based on the licence the customer concludes with the company. The systems library comes pre-loaded with 15 default interference and jamming signals. These include several Continuous Wave and Additive White Gaussian Noise signals. The company told Armada that the “simulator is designed for use in controlled environments for resiliency testing of systems.” The GP-Jammer “can be connected to multiple devices at any time with no limitations on amount.” Furthermore, “it can be used to simulate different types of modulation in interferences at the same time.” The product is available now and customers to date have included companies and academic institutions testing equipment.
Finding Directions
Rohde & Schwarz’ new ADD507 direction-finding antenna is being aimed at military and civilian users alike. The antenna can also be configured for mobile use with a vehicle adaptor. A new compact Direction Finding (DF) antenna has entered Rohde & Schwarz’ product portfolio in the form of the company’s ADD507. A company press release stated that the ADD507 is aimed at both civilian and military markets. Specifically, Rohde & Schwarz sees applicability for the product for spectrum regulators and military spectrum managers. The ADD507 covers a waveband of nine megahertz to eight gigahertz with a single, compact DF antenna, the company adds. A typical DF accuracy of two degrees route mean square is achievable with the ADD507. The compact antenna design enables a “significant reduction in complexity, along with enhanced capabilities and performance specifications.” An active-passive switch provides immunity to “strong, unwanted signals and can be adapted to the signal environment by a mouse click.” Although demurring from specifics, a company spokesperson shared with Armada that Rohde & Schwarz has already won several customers for the ADD507, and development is complete. The spokesperson added that the antenna can be mounted on a vehicle using the company’s ADD-VA2 adapter. (Source: Armada)
03 Apr 25. Allen-Vanguard delivers its latest EW product – RF Decoy (TURMOIL) to a NATO nation. Allen-Vanguard, the global leader in providing customised solutions and enabling technology across the Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) domain, has just announced delivery of their latest RF Decoy product TURMOIL to a long-standing NATO nation ahead of schedule. Due to the nature of the technology and its potential roles, Allen-Vanguard is unable to disclose more specific details. Traditionally known for its RF Detect and Defeat capabilities especially against Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) and Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) threats employed by terrorists and extremists, Allen-Vanguard has deep expertise across the whole CEMA domain and has rapidly developed this new disruptive technology to meet a specific market demand and customer requirement. This is a shift for Allen-Vangauard into EW activities and the team are excited by the potential being identified in the modern Electro Magnetic Spectrum Operational (EMSO) landscape. Allen-Vanguard’s TURMOIL RF Decoy is an Electromagnetic Countermeasure that delivers tactical advantage against adversaries leveraging Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities. TURMOIL creates false targets by accurately emulating friendly forces RF signatures and increasing electromagnetic activity to distract, disrupt and deceive during an enemy’s targeting phase. TURMOIL aides freedom of manoeuvre in the electromagnetic space and creates time and space for formations to deliver surprise offensive operations.
Bobby Strawbridge, President of Allen-Vanguard said: “It is an exciting period for Allen-Vanguard as we harness the vast technical experience and expertise we possess in the company to meet the CEMA demands of the modern battlefield. I am extremely pleased that Allen-Vanguard has entered the EW arena with this new product, not only because it meets a customer’s specific requirements but it clearly demonstrates how we at Allen-Vanguard can quickly and effectively apply our existing knowledge and skills to deliver success in new areas of operation.”
02 Apr 25. MILTON Drones Get a Boost With Rohde & schwarz SIGINT Integration. Rohde&Schwarz and MILTON have partnered to integrate advanced signals intelligence technologies into MILTON’s drones, enhancing security and special force capabilities in surveillance and threat detection. Rohde & Schwarz is collaborating with MILTON, a leading provider of autonomous airborne systems. This strategic partnership has enabled the integration of advanced signals intelligence (SIGINT) technologies into MILTON’s drones, revolutionizing the way security forces conduct surveillance and intelligence missions. Through this collaboration, ongoing since 2021, Rohde & Schwarz has brought its expertise in electromagnetic surveillance to MILTON’s drones, allowing them to detect, locate, and analyze electromagnetic signals emitted by tactical or strategic communications equipment and malicious electronic devices. This technology has significantly enhanced the capabilities of MILTON’s drones, enabling them to identify transmission transmissions, such as clandestine radio communications or enemy drone broadcasts. The integration of SIGINT payloads on MILTON’s drones has numerous practical applications. For instance, in an urban environment, a MILTON drone equipped with a SIGINT payload can pinpoint the origin of a suspicious communications and provide this information to field units for targeted intervention. On a field of operations, it can detect jammers or electromagnetic warfare devices, allowing allied forces to adapt their strategy accordingly. This partnership has significantly strengthened the capabilities of security and special forces in terms of threat detection and anticipation. By reducing reliance on traditional airborne platforms, such as surveillance aircraft, this technology offers a more discreet, flexible, and cost-effective solution for intelligence and protection of sensitive infrastructure.
“At MILTON, we believe that technology should be at the service of operators, simplifying their missions and improving their safety,” said Charles Gillibert, Chief Operating Officer, MILTON. “Our partnership with Rohde & Schwarz is a testament to this approach, as we combine our expertise to bring cutting-edge surveillance capabilities.”
“We are delighted to collaborate with MILTON to bring cutting-edge surveillance capabilities to security and special forces,” explains Stéphane Bringue, Managing Director, Rohde & Schwarz France. “Our partnership is built on a shared commitment to innovation and expertise, with a focus on simplifying missions and improving the safety of interventions. Together, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the field of autonomous airborne systems.” (Source: ASD Network)
02 Apr 25. Quaze Technologies successfully demonstrates its resilient wireless power transfer technology in the joint Norway/US Arctic Warrior Experiment. Quaze Technologies builds solutions to recharge any robot anywhere without human intervention and is the creator of wide-surface wireless power transfer (WPT), specifically optimized for use in remote and challenging environments. Quaze has recently taken part in the Arctic Warrior Experiment (AWE) 2025, a Norwegian Special Operations Command (NORSOCOM) arena to test cold-weather equipment capabilities in rugged terrain and arctic conditions. In 2025 NORSOCOM teamed up with United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) in an arctic technical experimentation in Norway to stress test a range of capabilities. As part of the capability demonstration, Quaze’s Surface Power Technology, with its magnetic resonance capabilities, was assessed in extreme arctic conditions to provide continuous wireless recharging to a range of deployed equipment. The adaptability of the technology was tested to the full, with Quaze and their partners Galvion being required to rapidly integrate the WPT systems to recharge ‘on-the-soldier’ systems on BRP Lynx snowmobiles and Zeal Motor FAT trucks off?road utility vehicle. The Galvion BATLCHRG™ wireless charging capability was integrated into each vehicle demonstrating that soldiers can charge multiple battery powered systems through safe for human wireless power transfer. There was also a successful demonstration of continuous remote drone charging over 3 days as part of AWE. The robust wireless solution utilizes a charging foldable light surface and receiver configuration that has excellent resiliency and power transfer rates. Quaze’s wide surface power transfer eliminates the requirement for precise alignment and successfully charges any robot in any conditions, proving it can operate efficiently with over 10cm of snow, or other debris, covering the surface. The Quaze technology was demonstrated in other different applications, which are at an early concept stage and have yet to be launched as products. In all applications tested, the technology proved to be reliable and robust in such a harsh environment. The demonstrations conducted all performed beyond expectations proving that the technology can be used on the battlefield utilizing extreme conditions for tactical advantage, such as concealing equipment beneath debris such as snow, sand, water or soil without impairing charging performance. Coupled with the possibility to charge multiple systems simultaneously and wirelessly, Quaze is set to mark a significant leap in operational efficiency and endurance.
Xavier Bidaut, CEO of Quaze Technologies said, “Quaze continues to be at the forefront of the defence industry’s push towards untethered, cable-free power solutions. The AWE opportunity in Norway enabled us to showcase our unparalleled autonomous operational wireless charging solutions in the most extreme environments. As we look ahead to where this technology might be of future use across land, sea and air domains, we are excited to explore the endless options. We are delighted to continue to push the boundaries of our technology alongside our partners”.
01 Apr 25. Cypher Partners with U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division to Accelerate Military Decision Making Through AI-Agent, BATTLEMIND.Cypher, LLC, a leader in advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for the national security sector, today announced it has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division. This strategic partnership integrates Cypher’s AI-Agent, Battlemind powered by the Guided Heuristic On-prem Support & Troubleshooting (G.H.O.S.T.) platform, into the 25th Infantry Division’s tactical environment, transforming the manual Military Decision-Making Process into a faster, more efficient process that saves time and enhances accuracy through dynamic human-machine teaming. Specifically tailored for U.S. Army planning operations, Battlemind rapidly synthesizes and analyzes battlefield intelligence, mission parameters, and courses of action to generate precise, actionable, and doctrinally sound outputs. A secure and scalable solution, Battlemind operates seamlessly at all classification levels, safeguarding sensitive data while ensuring real-time access to mission-critical intelligence. Engineered for immediate field acceptance, Battlemind’s adaptable architecture and modular design enable rapid integration across multiple echelons of command ensuring enhanced situational awareness, coordination and synchronization, operational agility, and risk mitigation.
“As a former U.S. Army Intelligence Officer, I’ve witnessed firsthand the immense cognitive burden placed on our warfighters and strategic planners. Battlemind does not replace human decision-making—Battlemind is a force multiplier ensuring our nation’s warriors have the definitive edge to execute quicker, smarter, and safer when it matters most,” said Joseph Anderson, Founder & CEO of Cypher, LLC.
The 25th Infantry Division recently activated Battlemind during Freedom Shield, a command post exercise executed alongside South Korean forces. The exercise validated Battlemind’s potential to optimize planning processes and expedite responses in a fast-paced military setting. The 25th Infantry Division now intends to extend its application across the Division and integrate the solution into forthcoming Indo-Pacific initiatives, further boosting overall combat readiness.
“AI-driven decision support is transforming how warfighters operate in complex environments,” said Colonel Peter Walther, Division Operations Officer, G3, U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division. “I have nearly two decades of operational planning experience and the decision advantage GHOST provides is unmatched. This AI planning tool is critical for planners to operate at the speed of modern conflict.”
Cypher will continue working with key Department of Defense stakeholders to refine and roll out Battlemind across a wider array of military applications. By matching front-line requirements with breakthrough technology, this initiative lays the foundation for data-driven approaches that bolster both tactical and long-range objectives.
For detailed information or to schedule a demonstration, visit https://www.ghostbattlemind.ai.
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01 Apr 25. Testing begins for Royal Navy’s next generation electronic warfare system. Final tests and upgrades are being carried out on the first of the Royal Navy’s MEWSIC electronic warfare (EW) systems. The Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability, known as MEWSIC Increment 1, will be installed on current and future warships, including the Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, Type 45 destroyers and the Type 26 and Type 31 frigates currently in build. Procured by DE&S, MEWSIC will enhance defensive capabilities by replacing the Navy’s existing EW system – the cornerstone of keeping threats at bay – including anti-ship missiles. The first production model of MEWSIC has been set to work at an Elbit Systems UK facility, while the first build of an updated Combat Management Software System has been delivered to Portsdown Technology Park in Hampshire to support ongoing development.
Dr Allan Paterson, DE&S’ Maritime Electronic Warfare Team Leader, said: “The Royal Navy (RN) has invested in an ambitious programme to deliver modern electronic warfare capabilities that will help its surface warships keep the UK and its allies safe around the world. It’s fantastic to see the first MEWSIC system being delivered by DE&S and our industry partners so that this crucial phase of testing and evaluation can be carried out, and the capabilities of MEWSIC can be proven.”
With Babcock International as the prime contractor working with Elbit Systems, MEWSIC is one half of the overarching upgrade to the Navy surface fleet’s EW capability under the Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme (MEWP). The other is a ‘trainable’ launcher for EW decoys to confuse anti-ship missiles called ‘Ancilia’, designed and built by Systems Engineering and Assessment (SEA) in Barnstaple, North Devon, which will replace Seagnat on existing destroyers and future frigates. The £135m system swivels rapidly and adjusts the angle at which decoy rounds are fired to maximise their effectiveness, which its predecessor cannot do. This means there is no need to manoeuvre the ship to counter the incoming threats as Ancilia will face them directly. Some things still need to be done manually, however, including loading and unloading Ancilia with decoy rounds. Navy electronic warfare specialists have been testing the practicalities of how this can be done best ahead of the system coming into service. This defensive combination will give Navy personnel in the operations room increased situational awareness, helping them to better understand the operational environment and deliver countermeasures to the right place at the right time. The integration of Ancilia with MEWSIC’s Command and Control system makes this anti-ship missile defence formidable. Two Ancilia systems will be fitted to Type 26, 31 and 45 when ready for installation, alongside MEWSIC. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)
31 Mar 25. The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has awarded Thales a contract to provide hybrid networking kits for French Army vehicles, an innovative solution that can be installed without the need to make design changes to the platforms.
- Installed on military vehicles such as the Griffon, VBCI and Serval, the kits provide access to commercial communication services (OneWeb1 and 5G), integrate them with theatre-wide networking capabilities and tie together communication systems at every level from combined/joint forces command to infantry fighting vehicles.
- With developments in collaborative combat driving a growing need for connectivity, hybridisation solutions will complement existing hardened communications systems (SYRACUSE IV military satellite communications, CONTACT radios, HF radios) to provide higher data rates, longer range capabilities and improved resilience.
“Thales will be supporting the French Army in its strategic transition to hybrid communication networks. This latest stage in the ASTRIDE 3 programme will combine technological innovation with a deep understanding of operational requirements to provide the hyperconnectivity needed for collaborative combat in high-intensity conflict scenarios,” said Alexandre Bottero, Vice President, Networks and Infrastructure Systems, Thales.
This hybrid networking technology has been developed in an agile, incremental approach with the DGA and operational users to augment the communication capabilities of French Army vehicles. With current developments in collaborative combat, the ability of the armed forces to deploy operational networks of sensors and effectors calls for enhanced capabilities in terms of massification, usability and resilience of military communication systems. With this innovative hybridisation solution, commercial networks will complement existing hardened communication systems including the LOS radios developed for the ASTRIDE programme, the secure, high-data-rate, jam-resistant military satcom services provided by the SYRACUSE satellites, the latest-generation software-defined radios developed under the CONTACT programme and the MELCHIOR series of HF radios. The hybrid networking solution for OneWeb satcom and 5G services is packaged as a non-intrusive kit, overcoming the need for design changes to the vehicle. It offers significant improvements in connectivity to enhance operational capabilities in the theatre of operations by supporting more extensive data sharing and closer multi-domain collaboration. The hybrid networking kit offers a combination of high performance and usability, and its modular design is part of an end-to-end approach encompassing communication systems at every level, from combined/joint forces command to infantry fighting vehicles. Thales will provide an initial batch of 25 kits for field trials during the EXTO SJO 2025 exercise at the end of this year, with an additional 25 kits scheduled for delivery in 2026. Ultimately these hybrid networking kits are expected to equip all French Army vehicles that require them.
The ASTRIDE 3 programme’s central role in collaborative combat
Thales has been involved in the ASTRIDE 3 programme since 2022 and has designed a range of modular mobile communication stations offering the NATO-interoperable networking capabilities needed to provide a secure, resilient command infrastructure for deployed forces. The addition of this hybridisation solution further underscores the programme’s decisive role in making collaborative combat a reality while guaranteeing technological sovereignty.
1 OneWeb is a constellation of approximately 650 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) telecommunications satellites providing broadband Internet access to private and professional users in regions that are poorly served by terrestrial networks.
31 Mar 25. SES and SpeQtral Sign MoU to Advance Global Quantum-Secure Communications. An interoperable Optical Ground Station will provide a long-distance Quantum Key Distribution link between Asia and Europe to scale next-generation cybersecurity and services SES and SpeQtral signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an interoperable Optical Ground Station (OGS) to establish long-distance satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) between Asia and Europe. Under the agreement, the development of an interoperable OGS will enable SES and SpeQtral to connect both companies’ current and future QKD satellite missions, resulting in easier access to, and diversity in the supply of long-distance QKD to end users in Asia, Europe and other future compatible ground stations worldwide. The integration of this proposed OGS with Singapore’s fibre-QKD network will help future customers integrate their networks with satellite QKD networks and demonstrate a practical pathway towards enabling a global QKD connectivity once the QKD satellites are operational. SES and SpeQtral collaboration will reduce costs associated with quantum communication infrastructure, bridge a critical gap in the QKD service availability and lower barriers for global deployment and adoption. The first such OGS is anticipated to be built in Singapore which already hosts a vibrant seedbed of quantum-safe activities including the National Quantum Safe Network Plus (NQSN+) initiative driven by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).
SES and SpeQtral’s Expertise in QKD
Fibre-based QKD networks that are being deployed in major cities around the world will require a satellite-based QKD solution to form an interconnected global QKD network.
QKD satellites operate in Sun-Synchronous Orbits approximately 500 km away from the Earth’s surface, enabling global interconnectivity and laying the foundation for highly secure communications in the age of quantum computing.
SES, in collaboration with a consortium of European partners, is leading the development of the EAGLE-1 project to enable early access to long-distance QKD for ultra-secure data transmissions. The project, which includes both satellite and ground infrastructure, is co-funded by ESA national contributions and the European Commission, reinforcing Europe’s commitment to advancing quantum-secure communications.
SpeQtral is working on two QKD satellites, SpeQtre and SpeQtral-1, which are supported by the Office for Space Technology & Industry, Singapore (OSTIn). SpeQtre, a joint Singapore-UK mission set for launch later this year, will host SpeQtral’s space-qualified quantum-optics system which enables the establishment of quantum-secure encryption keys. OSTIn’s strong support for technological development in advanced space-based capabilities has played an important role in enabling local startups like SpeQtral, foster impactful international partnerships with the potential to shape the global quantum-security industry.
The MoU agreement was signed by the CEOs of both companies in Betzdorf, Luxembourg, during the State visit of Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES said, “Satellite-enabled Quantum Key Distribution is a fundamental technology for next-generation cyber security, allowing long-distance transmission of encryption keys. At SES we are delighted to bring our innovative expertise in developing secure, interoperable networked solutions, joining efforts with like-minded ecosystem partner SpeQtral in implementing the next milestone of our quantum-secure vision. The agreement allows SES to expand into non-EU markets and serve commercial customers, including facilitating secure exchanges between entities based across different geographies.”
Chune Yang Lum, CEO of SpeQtral, said: “Our partnership with SES represents a significant step towards realising commercially viable space-based QKD. It is important that we build on each other’s expertise, to unlock synergies in this initial phase of enabling the interconnection of localised fibre-based quantum networks. By developing a shared OGS infrastructure, we are reducing costs and strengthening the foundation for a truly global quantum-secure network.”
Mr Jonathan Hung, Executive Director at OSTIn said: “The collaboration between SpeQtral and SES marks a significant milestone in Singapore’s quantum technology landscape that will strengthen secure global communications for the future. The partnership leverages SpeQtral’s strengths as one of the first quantum key distribution (QKD) companies, together with SES’s satellite QKD expertise and position of a global content and connectivity solutions provider – to make quantum communications more accessible worldwide and allow seamless services for end-users in Asia and Europe. We welcome more partnerships with companies to strengthen Singapore’s position at the forefront of quantum communications innovation and commercialisation.” (Source: ASD Network)
31 Mar 14. L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has signed a long-term agreement with the Dutch Ministry of Defence for delivery of advanced Falcon® IV radios for the FOXTROT program. The agreement is valued up to 1 bn euros.
“Our battle-proven communication systems will improve secure military communications by facilitating interoperability with other European and NATO forces to address current and future threats,” said Sam Mehta, President, Communication Systems, L3Harris. “These resilient devices will enable enhanced capability to strengthen homeland defenses, deter regional conflicts and provide direct support to coalition and security cooperation efforts.”
The Falcon IV radios will allow immediate interoperability with more than 1 m tactical devices already fielded globally. L3Harris Technologies’ in-country leadership – known as L3Harris Technologies’ Netherlands B.V. – has made a commitment to the long-term growth of the Dutch defense industry. It is investing in European technology partnerships; developing in-country technical maintenance and support facilities; and recruiting and training Dutch talent. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
31 Mar 14. CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has entered into a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point to collaboratively advance electronic warfare (EW) technologies to support future U.S. Army missions.
“This groundbreaking agreement provides the Academy with exclusive access to CACI’s advanced EW technology stacks, offering valuable insights that can propel the Army’s capabilities into the future of digital signals processing,” said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer. “CACI continues to adapt to the dynamic and growing EW threat landscape, as it has for more than two decades. Both CACI and the Army will reap significant benefits as we work together to continue to evolve this critical mission area.”
CACI, a leading signals intelligence (SIGINT) and EW technology provider to the Army and other government customers, has the largest signals threat coverage in the world and is unrivaled in collecting and countering more than 1,000 unique global signals today. CACI has designed and deployed this technology globally across more than 2,000 EW systems providing customers with the necessary capabilities to dominate the Electromagnetic Spectrum and maintain significant battlefield advantage in this critical warfighting domain. As software-defined radios are becoming more prevalent in technology, the ability to create new waveforms will continue to rise. The Army must be able to rapidly detect and counter these waveforms from adversaries in real time to protect systems or attack adversary systems in the future. The first project under this CRADA will focus on extending the applicability of the GRID technology stack as developed for the Program Executive Office – Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (PEO IEW&S). GRID, or GPU Radiofrequency IQ Dataplane, is a cutting-edge technology used by the Army for EW systems, enhancing real-time signal processing, threat detection, and electromagnetic spectrum dominance on the battlefield. The Academy will bridge theory and practice by validating GRID data processing outside of a research lab and in the field. Cadets will test GRID firsthand by building Radio Frequency blocks to showcase its performance while also developing a modular framework and methods for extending GRID to support future waveforms. This hands-on experience will reinforce technical expertise in software-defined radio and EW applications and help shape the evolution of GRID for emerging operational needs. By showcasing its innovations and capabilities, CACI aims to strengthen the pipeline of future SIGINT and EW operators while also improving relationships with future customers and partners to support ongoing national security mission objectives, while West Point provides input as a leader in military innovation and education. Through this effort, CACI, working jointly with the USMA, will continue to drive innovation, expand technical impact, and deliver mission-critical solutions to support national defense. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
31 Mar 25. Serial production of high-tech sensor as Saab expands in Finland. Serial production of the passive electronic warfare sensor Sirius Compact has recently started at Saab’s new production facility in Tampere, Finland. The opening was attended by Finland’s Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister, Riikka Purra, and Mayor of Tampere, Kalervo Kummola. The newly inaugurated serial production facility is a milestone both for Saab’s expansion in Finland and the development of Sirius Compact. Increasing demand for the passive electronic warfare sensor has driven the need for serial production. Saab has expanded strongly in Finland in recent years and sees a positive trend for the coming years with increased export, not least of Sirius Compact.
“Our product-focused research and development work enables efficient production and a product-driven business model. This enables fast deliveries and performance of the latest technology for our customers, says Kristian Tornivaara, Managing Director of Saab Finland.
The new facility is already in operation and enables a high production pace, with the first serial-produced customer deliveries taking place in April 2025. Sirius Compact is a family of modular and scalable passive sensors that provide enhanced situational awareness through detection, classification and geolocation of various emitters. The family includes Sirius Compact R-ESM for radar and datalink signals and Sirius Compact C-ESM for communication signals.
28 Mar 25. Cyber Update Key points.
- A new Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation (‘VanHelsing’) will elevate financial and operational risks for global businesses in the short-to-medium term.
- A long-term cyber operation points to increased cyber espionage risks stemming from Chinese state-sponsored groups facing the telecommunications sector.
- A cyber campaign targeting Android mobile users underscores short-to-medium-term information-theft risks for users in China and India.
- A new malware variant highlights heightened security and disruption risks for critical national infrastructure (CNI) sectors stemming from hacktivist groups.
- A new variant of existing malware (‘PJobRAT’) underscores the long-term security and data-theft risks facing Android mobile users.
Technical analysis of weekly stories
The Chinese state-sponsored group ‘Weaver Ant’ has been conducting a stealthy cyber espionage operation against an unnamed high-profile telecommunications company in the Asia-Pacific region since at least 2021. The group reportedly compromised a Zyxel-branded home router to infiltrate the company’s systems; the router then became part of an operational relay box (ORB) network that enabled threat actors to move covertly across compromised routers within the organisation. As a result, Weaver Ant’s infrastructure was able to remain obfuscated, and malicious traffic used the routers as a proxy, thus prolonging detection evasion. The group also combined several web shell variants employing the ‘web shell tunnelling’ technique to segment the victim’s network; this effectively created a covert command-and-control (C2) infrastructure inside the victim’s system while enabling Weaver Ant to establish persistence and bypass security restrictions. Weaver Ant then used port mirroring to exfiltrate sensitive data passively (including credentials and system information). The group also created administrative-level accounts to facilitate lateral movement and disabled activity-logging mechanisms to erase evidence of malicious activity. This operation highlights the efficacy and sophistication of Weaver Ant’s detection-evasion techniques, as the group was able to maintain a presence within the victim’s system for at least four years before detection. A new Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation (VanHelsing) has conducted ransomware attacks against global entities since at least 7 March. VanHelsing enumerates and encrypts a system’s local and shared files while deleting all back-up copies to hinder system recovery. Threat actors then demand a ransom payment of up to USD 500,000 for file decryption, underscoring the potentially lucrative nature of this operation. VanHelsing operators warn victims that the use of third-party decryption software will result in permanent data loss to further encourage a ransom payment. The ransomware also supports multiple commands to attune the encryption process to each system. Additionally, it provides a unified control panel to manage attacks across several systems, highlighting its sophistication. VanHelsing has successfully targeted three known victims since its inception and has developed a second (more advanced) version, showcasing its rapid development and possible impact.
Non-exhaustive recommendations to mitigate against these threats include:
- Monitor devices and networks for suspicious activity
- Add available Indicators-of-Compromise (IoCs) to your organisation’s security detection systems to detect potentially malicious samples on the network; configure firewalls to block outbound communications to malicious IP addresses associated with any known malware
- Adopt behaviour-based end-point detection and response (EDR) solutions, prioritising the detection of the initial stages of a compromise
- Conduct cyber hygiene awareness courses for users, enabling them to recognise and report phishing and other types of social engineering(Source: Sibylline)
28 Mar 25. Cuashub.com said today that Silvus Technologies introduces MAN-PC for secure comms in contested environments. Silvus Technologies has unveiled MAN-PC (MANET Power Control), a new capability designed to minimize radio frequency (RF) emissions while maintaining robust mesh network connectivity. The solution, integrated into Silvus’ StreamCaster MANET radios, aims to enhance the low probability of detection and low probability of intercept of military communication networks operating in contested environments. MAN-PC dynamically adjusts the transmit power of StreamCaster radios based on real-time link conditions, reducing RF signatures when full power is not necessary. By doing so, the system improves operational security by making friendly forces less susceptible to electronic warfare threats, including RF detection and jamming.
“Modern battlefield operations require resilient, covert and adaptive communications,” said a Silvus Technologies spokesperson. “With MAN-PC, forces can significantly reduce their RF emissions without sacrificing network performance, ensuring secure and uninterrupted connectivity in electronic warfare environments.”
Application for counter-UAS operations
As UAS become increasingly integrated into both offensive and defensive military operations, electronic warfare and spectrum management have taken on heightened importance. Many counter-UAS solutions rely on RF detection to locate and track hostile drones. In environments where adversaries employ similar detection tactics, the ability to reduce RF emissions can offer a strategic advantage. By lowering the detectability of friendly forces’ communication systems, MAN-PC helps mitigate the risk of drone-based reconnaissance and targeting. Additionally, its anti-jamming features improve network resilience, ensuring that counter-UAS and other battlefield systems remain operational despite enemy electronic attacks. Silvus Technologies states that MAN-PC is now available as a software upgrade for StreamCaster radios and will be featured in upcoming field exercises to validate its effectiveness in real-world operational scenarios. As the battlefield becomes increasingly reliant on electronic warfare and UAS technology, capabilities like MAN-PC represent aim to ensure secure and resilient communications for military forces. https://cuashub.com/en/content/silvus-technologies-introduces-man-pc-for-secure-comms-in-contested-environments/ (Source: https://cuashub.com/)