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06 May 25. EPW Project advances to Phase II. The EPW project aims to deliver secure and interoperable systems aligned with broader European strategic goals. Belgium-based ST Engineering iDirect Europe confirmed that the European Protected Waveform (EPW) project has progressed into its second phase, a step forward in improving secure and independent satellite communications capabilities within Europe. The advancement is crucial for military operations and government needs, given the increasing complexity of operational environments. This development, overseen by the Ministry of Defence of Belgium, is spearheaded by ST Engineering iDirect Europe as the head of the consortium. The project brings together a consortium of 22 organisations from 12 EU Member States comprising experts from industry, government and academia. The consortium’s objective is to create a robust, end-to-end waveform solution that will bolster resilient and secure communications. Following the groundwork laid in Phase I, which established the development framework, the EU-funded Phase II will focus on the prototyping and integration of the EPW system. The objective is to deliver secure and interoperable systems aligned with broader European strategic goals, including the future Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) satellite constellation and the EU GovSatCom programme.
ST Engineering iDirect Europe EU Programmes vice-president Koen Willems said: “The advancement to EPW Phase II underscores the strategic importance of this initiative to bolster European autonomy in secure satellite communications. This recognition by the European Defence Fund demonstrates the urgent necessity to address emerging threats and foster resilience for critical operations across Europe.”
The overall investment in the EPW project has reached €65m, with €35m ($39.7m) allocated to Phase II, building on the €30m invested in Phase I.
Belgian Minister of Defence Theo Francken said: “Together with ST Engineering iDirect Europe, we are investing in the backbone of modern military operations: secure and reliable communication. With support from the European Defence Fund, we are advancing technological innovation, strengthening strategic autonomy, and enhancing the safety of our troops. In today’s uncertain world, European cooperation in research and development is not a luxury — it’s an absolute necessity. This project aligns perfectly with our broader mission to modernise Defence and deepen European collaboration in R&D.”
The project consortium includes Airbus D&S, Amphinicy, Antwerp Space, Belgian Royal Military Academy, CTG Celestia, Elital, Eutelsat, GISS, Indra, Lasting, Leonardo, LuxGovSat, NeoSat, NLR, OHB, Quadsat, ST Engineering iDirect Europe, Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space and Thales Six. (Source: army-technology.com)
08 May 25. Out With a Bang. Yevgeny Rytikov is no more. He was blown to bits by a car bomb on the night of 18th April in the city of Bryansk, southwest of Moscow. Mr. Rytikov and a colleague were getting into their vehicle when it exploded, according to media reports. You may not have heard of Mr. Rytikov, but Ukraine certainly had. He was the head of the Bryansk Electromechanical Plant, and an engineer by training. Mr. Rytikov’s factory builds the 1L269 Krasukha-2 and IRL257 Krasukha-4 vehicle-mounted Electronic Warfare (EW) platforms. Both these systems are used at the operational level by dedicated Russian electronic warfare brigades. Their targets include airborne early warning, fire control and weapons guidance radars. Several Krasukha systems have been deployed to Ukraine since the first Russian invasion of 2014. As one can imagine, Mr. Rytikov would have been a prominent target for Ukrainian operatives plying their trade behind enemy lines, although at this point, no-one seems to have admitted responsibility for his slaying. The ongoing war in Ukraine has underscored that industrialists on both sides are increasingly becoming targets. In July 2024 it was reported that the boss of Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger, had been targeted for assassination by Russian spooks as part of a plot foiled by German and US intelligence. Mr. Papperger was one of several defence industrialists across Europe Moscow had planned to kill. What is interesting about the successful attack on Mr. Rytikov was that it underscored the centrality of the electromagnetic spectrum to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Those building sophisticated electronic warfare systems are considered fair game given the havoc they can wreak on the battlefield. The knowledge equipping individuals like Mr. Papperger means their acumen would be integral to future EW system design. Such losses are not easy to replace, and more such targeting can be expected. (Source: Armada)
08 May 25. Safe Space?
US Space Force personnel conduct a test of the Remote Modular Terminal which is believed to be a deployable system which can be used for satellite communications jamming. Russia and the United States, among other nations, are continuing to plough investment into offensive counterspace electronic warfare capabilities, according to a new report. Armada always looks forward to the release of the Secure World Foundation’s (SWF) Global Counterspace Capabilities report. The publication shines much needed light onto counterspace capabilities, particularly in the Electronic Warfare (EW) domain, around the world. The SWF “envisions the secure, sustainable and peaceful uses of outer space contributing to global stability and benefits on Earth” says the organisation. The Global Counterspace Capabilities report is written by Victoria Samson, the SWF’s chief director for space security and stability; and Dr. Laetitia Cesari, a legal practitioner and researcher working on the law and policy of outer space. As per 2024’s publication, the 2025 report examines the counterspace EW postures of several nations in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America. Writ large, the report says that Israel, the People’s Republic of China, Russia and the United States all maintain significant counterspace EW capabilities. Australia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), India, France and the Islamic Republic of Iran are all identified as investing in such capabilities. Israel, Russia and the US are performing counterspace EW research, development and testing. They have all deployed such systems operationally and used them in combat. The PRC has a similar status, although has not deployed counterspace EW systems en masse in anger. India has not yet deployed any counterspace EW system or used any in conflict, although capabilities are believed to be in development. Likewise, Australia and the ROK are thought to be performing counterspace EW research and development. The situation in France regarding counterspace EW remains opaque, much as it does in Iran. The Islamic Republic may have performed some operational deployment and used counterspace EW systems in conflict. Finally, the DPRK is thought to be continuing counterspace EW research, development and testing efforts.
United States
US space EW capabilities are underpinned by the L3Harris Counterspace Communications System (CCS). The CCS can attack Satellite Communications (SATCOM) receivers. As of 2024, the CCS has been joined by the Remote Modular Terminal which is also intended to jam SATCOM terminals. Both the RMT and CCS are deployed by the United States Space Force. More details regarding the RMT’s capabilities can be found in this article. One key discriminator vis-à-vis the CCS and RMT is that the former may be deployed statically to jam SATCOM, while the latter can deploy dynamically in support of the land manoeuvre force, for example.
Russia
One interesting revelation in the report concerning Russian counterspace electronic warfare capabilities is that the country maybe working on a system called Kalinka. Kalinka is said to detect and geolocate SATCOM terminals using SpaceX’s Starlink SATCOM system. Starlink provides Ku-band (14 gigahertz/GHz uplink/10.9GHz to 12.75GHz downlink) and Ka-band (26.5 gigahertz/GHz to 40GHz uplink/18GHz to 20GHz downlink) channels. Starlink terminals have been deployed extensively to Ukraine. Armada understands that Russian ground-based EW systems have struggled to attack Starlink Ka-band signals. This shortcoming has been due to a lack of systems capable of engaging these frequencies. Russian cyberwarfare was successful in hacking Starlink terminals in the aftermath of Russia’s second invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It seems that Kalinka is used to detect and locate Ka-band/Ku-band signals transmitted by a Starlink terminal. Once the location of these terminals is determined, these coordinates could be exploited for kinetic attack.
Asia-Pacific and Europe
No new details regarding Chinese counterspace EW capabilities appear to have come to light in the 2025 SWF report. Nonetheless, the publication disclosed that India is developing the Himshakti electronic attack system, two of which will be deployed with the Indian Army, to engage SATCOM signals. Development of Himshakti is believed to have commenced in November 2023. Australia, meanwhile, is continuing with her acquisition of CCS systems from the United States. As per the SWF’s 2024 report, the DPRK is believed to be continuing to attack Global Navigation Satellite Signal (GNSS) Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) signals. The ROK noted incidents of PNT jamming originating from the southwest DRPK, north of the Demilitarised Zone. The zone is the de facto border separating the two countries. The jamming reportedly affected civilian GNSS receivers on aircraft and ships in the vicinity of the offending signals. Tantalisingly, the report noted that the ROK Air Force is working on offensive counterspace EW capabilities. Few details have emerged in the public domain as to the exact nature of this work. Details on French counterspace EW efforts likewise are all but non-existent in the public domain. Nonetheless, the report noted that the chief of the Armée de l’Air (French Air Force), General Jérôme Bellanger, said in October 2024 that the force is examining offensive space EW.
Middle East
The SWF’s 2025 report stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran had opened a new electronic warfare centre, operated by the Iranian Army, known as Jangaal in the east of the country. The extent to which this facility concentrates on space EW remains unknown. Elsewhere in the Middle East, the report detailed examples of GNSS PNT jamming believed to originate from Israel. Reports have noted an uptick in incidences of GNSS PNT engagement since the Hamas attacks against targets in southern Israel on 7th October 2023. GNSS jamming is believed to be performed to prevent hostile uninhabited aerial vehicles using PNT signals to guide towards their targets in Israel.
Outlook
The SWF’s annual Global Counterspace Capabilities reports have emerged as the publication of record detailing national efforts around the world to contest the cosmos. Electronic warfare, for several nations, is a key capability in this regard. The successive reports are a welcome resource illustrating how these capabilities are building up over time around the world. Expect to see similar trends in next year’s publication. (Source: Armada)
07 May 25. CESMO Mooted for Border Security Role. Poland is strengthening her border with Belarus. The move follows deteriorating relations between the European Union and NATO on one side, and Russia and Belarus on the other. NATO’s CESMO electronic intelligence processing capability could form part of this overall border security enhancement. NATO’s Cooperative Electronic Support Measure Operations electronic intelligence processing protocol could be used to enhance border security. Poland is enhancing her border security as tensions between the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), European Union (EU) and Russia continue to increase. Poland shares a border with Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave in the north and with Russian client state Belarus towards the east. Warsaw is performing a major enhancement of Poland’s 418-kilometre/km (260-mile) border with Belarus. In 2021, the government of Belarus forced thousands of refugees across that border, resulting in 20 fatalities. Minsk attempted to exploit the refugees to prompt a political crisis in Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. The move followed a sharp decline in relations between Belarus and the EU in 2020. That year, Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko was re-elected via a poll condemned by international organisations, including the EU, as unfair and undemocratic. Poland’s enhancement of her border security will help defend the border against such actions in the future. It will also help protect the country in the event of a future joint Russian-Belarussian land invasion.
CESMO
Sources close to the modernisation initiative have revealed that the CESMO (Cooperative Electronic Support Measure) Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) protocol is being considered as part of this enhancement. CESMO helps aircraft share hostile emitter location information so the latter can be avoided or engaged. The SEWWG (NATO Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Working Group) is CESMO’s custodian. Military aircraft are routinely equipped with Radar Warning Receivers (RWRs) and Electronic Support Measures (ESMs). ESMs and RWRs protect aircraft by detecting, identifying and locating hostile ground-based air surveillance and fire control/ground-controlled interception radars. An RWR tends to give aircrew a relatively simple warning with details of a radar’s bearing relative to the aircraft. An ESM supplies more detailed information on the radar’s identity and location. The electronic support measure will also furnish specifics on the waveforms the radar is using although RWR and ESM functions can overlap.
RWRs and ESMs can use two mechanisms to detect and locate red force radars, chiefly Angle-Of-Arrival (AOA) and Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA). AOA determines the Line-of-Bearing (LOB) from one point to another, in this case between an aircraft and a hostile radar. Consider three aircraft flying in the vicinity of a ground-based air surveillance radar. One aircraft is flying towards the radar on a north-south bearing, the second is flying on an east-west radial away from it and the third is flying on a south-north bearing towards it. Each plane is equipped with an RWR which determines the radar’s line-of-bearing relative to the aircraft. All three planes detect the same radar transmission. The RWR on the first aircraft determines a southern LOB to the radar. The RWR on the second determines a westerly LOB while the third aircraft’s RWR determines a northerly line-of-bearing. By using this information, the radar’s position is determined as the point where all three bearings cross.
TDOA works slightly differently. We will stick with our three aircraft, all of which are continuing to fly the same courses in the vicinity of the hostile radar. One aircraft is 100 nautical miles/nm (185.2km) from the radar flying on north-south bearing. The second is 150nm (277.8km) from the radar flying away on an east-west radial. The third is 50nm (92.6km) away flying on a south-north bearing. Triangulation relies on the fact that radar transmissions move at light speed (161,595 nautical miles-per-second/299,274 kilometres-per-second). Radar transmissions will take different times to reach each aircraft’s RWR. For the first plane it will take the transmissions 0.6 milliseconds to get there. For the second it will take 0.9 milliseconds and for the third 0.1 milliseconds. Calculating the time difference taken by the radar transmissions to reach each aircraft relative to their position computes the radar’s location. This data is fused with the aircraft’s position as derived from its navigation equipment and sent from each aircraft via their standard communications links. The data reaches a central computer housing the CESMO software. Once the data arrives, the software computes the point where the lines-of-bearing from each RWR meet. The CESMO software ascertains the radar’s location it retransmits this to other friendly aircraft at risk of detection. The radar can then be avoided or engaged with kinetic, electronic and/or cyberattack. CESMO information is sent back out across the same communications links. Data is carried on standard very/ultra-high frequency (30 megahertz to three gigahertz) links and tactical datalinks like NATO’s Link-16. Traffic is carried in IP (Internet Protocol) format messages absorbing under 16 kilobits-per-second of bandwidth. Furthermore, CESMO is a node-less network as there is no single, central point of network control. Should one platform sharing its information be lost this will not cause the collapse of the CESMO network.
CESMO and border security
In the context of border security, CESMO could help to enrich the overall intelligence picture of what is happening beyond the Polish border. The sources said that the CESMO capability can be adapted to process signals-of-interest from an aircraft’s radar, be that a fire control radar, a weather radar or radar altimeter. Alternatively, signals of interest from an aircraft’s radios could be exploited. Several antennas could be located on the ground close to the border on vantage points such as elevated terrain. Such sites provide a good field-of-view of the airspace over and beyond the border. Signals of interest could be captured by these antennas and then geolocated using the AOA and TDOA processes discussed above. CESMO’s capabilities would be ideal for detecting and tracking Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) flying close to the border via the radio links connecting the aircraft to its pilot. UAV flights close to the border could indicate that these aircraft are performing a reconnaissance of the frontier. The asset of CESMO is that it could provide the initial detection of a potential air target using the target’s radio and radar emissions. It may also be possible to identify this target via those emissions. CESMO target information could then be shared with the Siły Powietrzne (Polish Air Force) national Integrated Air Defence System (IADS). Decisions can be taken whether further investigations of this target, or even the target’s interception, should be performed. Using CESMO in this role helps plug gaps in border air surveillance perhaps not covered by existing ground-based air surveillance radars. As CESMO is passive, it can monitor airspace without having to perform any electromagnetic emissions. Should CESMO be adopted for this role in Poland, it could mark an important step towards enhancing the country’s border security, particularly in the air domain. If this adoption proves successful, it may mark a new concept of operations for CESMO. A future Polish deployment may trigger similar deployments elsewhere in the EU and NATO’s European membership helping strengthen the continent’s borders. (Source: Armada)
06 May 25. More information has come to light regarding the mission fit equipping the Deutsche Marine’s (German Navy’s) forthcoming ‘Type 424’ class Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) ships. Three vessels are equipping the class with the first example entering production in December 2024. German shipbuilder NVL is constructing the vessels. The ‘Type 424’ ships replace the German Navy’s existing ‘Oste’ class SIGINT vessels which commissioned from 1988. Reports note that the first of the new SIGINT ships will commission from 2027. Construction and commissioning of the entire class expected to be complete by 2029. Alongside NVL, Rohde & Schwarz is integrating the ship’s mission system. Sources close to the programme have shared that these ships will collect, process and distribute Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) and Communications Intelligence (COMINT). The mission system will process signals from circa three megahertz/MHz up to circa 40 gigahertz. Thus, the ships will collect COMINT on High Frequency (HF: three megahertz to 30MHz) and Very/Ultra High Frequency (V/UHF: 30MHz to three gigahertz) signals. Beyond communications, the ships will process ELINT on radar signals from VHF bands (133MHz to 144MHz/216MHz to 225MHz) to Ka-band (33.4GHz to 36GHz). Assuming the ship’s SIGINT receivers are positioned circa 30 metres (98 feet) above the waterline, they could detect emitters on the surface at ranges of around eleven nautical miles (22 kilometres). The sources disclosed that the ships will also have Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) collection equipment. IMINT systems will allow signals of interest to be matched with the emitter’s source, such as a surface combatant.
CESMO
Armada has learned that the ships will be able to process Common Electronic Support Measure (CESMO) ELINT. CESMO is a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) data sharing protocol. The protocol receives data gathered by aircraft or ship Radar Warning Receivers (RWRs). The RWRs share data across standard communications links regarding emitters in range with a computer running the CESMO software. These conduits can include standard tactical data links like NATO’s Link-11/22 and Link-16 protocols. Link-11/22 is chiefly used to support naval operations, with Link-16 primarily assisting air operations. The CESMO software receives the ELINT and uses this to locate the position of radars through triangulation. For example, if three ships detect the same radar, but on different Lines-of-Bearing (LOBs) relative to each ship, the radar will be located at the point where the LOBs cross. The German Navy uses the CESMO protocol for the detection of emitters of interest, having embarked on experiments to this end from 2018.
Other platforms
Alongside Rhode & Schwarz, PLATH is believed to be providing COMINT equipment as part of the overall mission system. Rohde & Schwarz subsidiary Schӧhhofer is furnishing its Tawan intelligence analysis software. The vessel’s SIGINT mission fit includes Rohde & Schwarz’s Kora Electronic Support Measure (ESM) which collects and process ELINT in wavebands of circa two gigahertz up to 40GHz. Kora, alongside the PLATH COMINT capabilities, the exact model of which is unknown, can also collect and process COMINT. Additional company equipment furnishing the ‘Type-424’ class includes the company’s ADD-557 direction-finding antenna. ADD-557 covers wavebands of 20MHz to six gigahertz or eight gigahertz if desired by the customer. It is possible that the ADD-557 is used to geolocate communications and radar emitters in these wavebands. Higher-band signals may be geolocated with the Kora system. One possible concept of operations for the ‘Type-424’ class mission fit is for the Kora ESM to perform the initial detection and geolocation of Signals of Interest (SOIs). The PLATH equipment may then perform a more detailed collection and analysis of communications SOIs.
Sources continued that the mission system design is expected to be frozen by the end of May. Mission system construction and installation is expected to commence by the end of the year. Preparations are already being made at Rohde & Schwarz facilities to this end. Alongside the Type-424 class, the Tawan software is expected to equip the Luftwaffe’s (German Air Force) new Hensoldt Pegasus airborne SIGINT platform. Pegasus is housed onboard a Bombardier Global Express business jet airframe. Tawan is also being employed as the intelligence analysis software for the Luftwaffe’s (Luftgestützte Wirkung im Elektromagnetischen Spektrum/Airborne Effects in the Electromagnetic Spectrum) air defence suppression architecture. (Source: Armada)
05 May 25. The Royal Australian Air Force’s new Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 turboprop airlifters will be outfitted with new Northrop Grumman AN/ALQ-251 radar warning receivers. Armada’s monthly round-up of all the latest electronic warfare news in the product, programme and operational domains.
Herculean Protection
Northrop Grumman announced in early April that the company will outfit the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) new Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 turboprop airlifters with self-protection systems. Northrop Grumman will supply its AN/ALQ-251 radar warning receiver to equip these aircraft. The AN/ALQ-251 is thought capable of detecting radio frequency threats in wavebands of at least two gigahertz/GHz to 18GHz. The system provides signal angle-of-arrival information and gives warnings of simultaneous Radio Frequency (RF) threats. The AN/ALQ-251 architecture includes a digital receiver enabling high fidelity RF signal measurement which can be reprogrammed on the flight line. James Conroy, Northrop Grumman’s vice president for navigation, targeting and survivability, told Armada that the “AN/ALQ-251 provides superior situational awareness and protection against electronic warfare systems and radar-guided weapons, often in contested and congested electromagnetic spectrum environments.” He continued that “(a)s more advanced radio frequency threats proliferate this level of protection will be essential for safe operations.” Mr. Conroy continued that the AN/ALQ-251s will be installed on the RAAF’s new C-130J-30s as they are manufactured. Installation is expected to be completed by 2029.
Pixus Technologies has partnered with COMINT Consulting to provide the latter company’s signals intelligence software within its ruggedised software defined radios.
New Partnerships and Decoders
Pixus Technologies and COMINT Consulting have established a partnership to offer the latter’s Krypto1000 Very/Super High Frequency (30 megahertzMHz to 30 gigahertz) Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) software. The software can furnish the ruggedised Emerson URSP software defined radios Pixus Technologies provides. COMINT Consulting told Armada that the Krypto1000 software lets the radio perform communications/signals intelligence work “from any platform in harsh conditions.” It is possible that the company’s other offerings, like its Krypto500 SIGINT software, could be added to additional Pixus Technologies products in the future. Regarding the latter, in early May COMINT Consulting unveiled a new software release, v1.278, for the Krypto500. The company disclosed that the release includes three new decoders covering an array of communications protocols. The Krypto500 software covers wavebands of 300 kilohertz up to 30MHz. (Source: Armada)
08 May 25. US: Zero-day vulnerability underscores security risks posed by ransomware groups. On 7 May, the cyber security company Symantec reported that the ransomware group ‘Play’ exploited a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-29824) to deploy malware onto a compromised system. CVE-2025-29824 affects the Common Log File System (CLFS) Driver on Windows systems and mistakenly de-allocates a section of a system’s memory. The group reportedly used an internet-facing Cisco security appliance to infiltrate a US-based organisation. The vulnerability then enabled Play to use the de-allocated memory to deploy multiple malicious payloads, effectively granting the group elevated system privileges. Play subsequently installed information-stealing malware (‘Grixba’), likely in a bid to steal user credentials. A patch was released for CVE-2025-29824 on 8 April, highlighting the importance of timely patch management policies. This vulnerability was also reportedly exploited by threat actor ‘Storm-2460’ in a separate campaign, further underscoring the financial, operational and security risks posed by the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities by ransomware groups. (Source: Sibylline)
06 May 25. Viasat launches MOJO Mini Next. The MOJO Mini Next is designed to cater to the needs of rapidly deployable and on-the-move applications.Viasat has introduced MOJO Mini Next, a new addition to its tactical gateway portfolio, aimed at enhancing situational awareness and communications for military operations. This product is engineered to offer Link 16 Tactical Data Link situational awareness in a small and durable form factor suitable for both stationary and mobile operations in various settings. Intended to cater to the needs of rapidly deployable and on-the-move applications across various environments, the new product integrates disparate air, sea and land communications into a single view. The MOJO Mini Next, developed under Viasat’s Defense and Advanced Technologies segment, also serves as a cost-effective solution to traditional, larger gateway systems, the company said. It provides line-of-sight and beyond line of sight capabilities, centralising expeditionary data and intelligence into a common operating picture. This supports command and control (C2), targeting, and real-time decision-making, ultimately aiming to reduce the risk of fratricide in mission operations.
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Viasat Government mission connections and cybersecurity vice-president David Schmolke said: “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.”
Designed based on user feedback, the MOJO Mini Next addresses the increasing demand for mobile and tactical capabilities. (Source: airforce-technology.com)
06 May 25. Creomagic Ltd. and RT LTA Systems Ltd. have joined forces to deliver SkyCnet, a new, integrated solution combining RT’s advanced aerostat systems for persistent aerial surveillance with Creomagic’s secure, real-time tactical communications. This cutting-edge integration promises to deliver enhanced situational awareness for frontline forces, providing a significant operational advantage for mission-critical operations, with faster, more informed decision-making in complex environments. The companies will unveil the new integrated system at the upcoming DEFEA Expo in Athens. Real-time visual intelligence is critical for mission success, providing frontline forces with a decisive edge in scenarios ranging from securing national borders to executing high-stakes special operations. Purpose-built for defense, homeland security, law enforcement and border protection, SkyCnet delivers comprehensive situational awareness and secure communications in the most challenging environments. By integrating RT’s combat-proven SkyStar™ aerostats with Creomagic’s advanced and resilient radio technology, SkyCnet establishes a tactical communication bubble for frontline forces that extends operational reach, maintains connectivity for ground forces, and ensures reliable, real-time data flow for mission-critical operations across both military and civilian domains/applications. SkyCnet offers a comprehensive suite of critical operational advantages through its rapidly deployable and highly resilient network. Leveraging the advanced Skystar™ aerostat and Creomagic’s innovative MANET-based (Mobile Ad-Hoc Network) communication technologies, SkyCnet provides continuous 360° visual coverage and seamless connectivity across diverse terrains—day and night, over land, sea, or within urban zones. The system features high mobility and cost efficiency, with rapid deployment within a mere 20 minutes by a small, two-man crew. SkyCnet’s high-performance data links facilitate the seamless transfer of large volumes of critical data such as real-time video and mapping information, ensuring mission-ready connectivity and intelligence sharing even in remote, beyond-line-of-sight operations and contested electronic warfare (EW) environments. Ultimately, this capability enables uninterrupted, long-endurance, 24/7 surveillance and communications.
“SkyCnet was developed to precisely meet the critical communication demands of tactical forces. By combining Creomagic’s communications expertise with RT’s best-in-class, persistent ISR, SkyCnet acts as a significant force multiplier for contemporary tactical operations,” explained Alex Shapochnic, CEO of Creomagic. RT’s CEO, Rami Shmueli, elaborated on the versatility of their new system: “Our partnership with Creomagic allows us to deliver resilient, high-performance communication solutions tailored to the needs of maritime, border security and HLS missions—a vital necessity today with the growing challenges along Europe’s borders.
07 May 25. Silvus Unveils New DualStream PTT Controller. Silvus Technologies, Inc., a global supplier of advanced wireless networking communications, has announced the launch of its latest innovation – the DualStream PTT Controller – at Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida. 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 showcased 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. (Source: UAS VISION)
06 May 25. Pentagon wireless spectrum sale could put Trump Golden Dome plan at risk, senator says. The top Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee said the sale of wireless spectrum held by the Pentagon could put President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense shield and other military projects at risk. Senator Maria Cantwell said mandating the sale of military wireless spectrum also could endanger a substantial number of military radar systems. Lawmakers are considering legislation that would approve new auctions to free up spectrum for growing wireless use in a long-running debate over whether to repurpose some spectrum held by the U.S. military. The Federal Communications Commission lost the broad authority from Congress for wireless spectrum sales in 2023. (Source: Reuters)
06 May 25. Skydio Delivers the 1st Systems for Tranche 2 of the US Army’s SRR Program, Equipping a Deploying Unit in Days. Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced it has fulfilled the first order under the U.S. Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Tranche 2 program with the delivery of X10D small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). With this order, Skydio X10D is the only system delivered to date as part of Tranche 2 of the U.S. Army’s SRR Program of Record. Skydio equipped a U.S. Army Transforming in Contact (TiC) unit preparing for imminent deployment with hundreds of X10D aircraft systems, demonstrating the company’s ability to rapidly respond to the demands of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Skydio X10D, part of the DoD’s Blue UAS Cleared List, will provide essential intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to the TiC unit, enhancing operational effectiveness and situational awareness in contested environments.
“When the Army contracted Skydio to fill this urgent need, we shipped systems within 5 days, ensuring soldiers had this critical equipment before their deployment,” commented Adam Bry, cofounder and CEO of Skydio. “We produce 1,000+ drones a month at our facility in California with the ability to rapidly scale beyond that rate, enabling us to ship at the speed of need. Ultimately, production readiness is deterrence. By investing in our production capacity, we can accelerate delivery of war-winning capabilities, making America’s enemies think twice before challenging the world’s most capable fighting force.”
All Skydio drones are designed, assembled, and supported in the United States, and Skydio’s manufacturing facility in Hayward, CA is one of the world’s largest drone manufacturing facilities outside of China. With the recent shipment of its 55,000th drone, the company’s investments in manufacturing scale are paying off – an X10 and X10D drone can now be built in nine minutes.
Skydio X10D is designed to meet the mission on the modern battlefield:
- A sensor package that is unrivaled in any sUAS this size, including a 48MP telephoto camera
- A best-in-class Teledyne FLIR Boson+ thermal sensor that can pinpoint temperature differences at each pixel
- Resiliency in the face of electronic warfare with onboard AI and autonomy
- Advanced obstacle avoidance in every direction
- Enhanced operational resilience in challenging navigation environments through advanced proprietary technology that maintains positional awareness without relying on conventional navigation methods
- Modular, open platform that supports custom third-party attachments and controllers
- Powerful, full-stack security, starting with the chipset and its firmware
- IP55 rating for nearly all-weather operation
Skydio has now delivered drones to every branch of the DoD and armed forces in 25 allied nations. (Source: ASD Network)
06 May 25. Anduril Introduces Menace-T: A Compact, Field-Deployable C4 System Designed for the Tactical Edge. A reconnaissance team touches down near a fishing village suspected of harboring hostile assets. The terrain is rocky. There’s no infrastructure. All these operators have is a satellite uplink that drops every few minutes, and a jumble of legacy computing and communication gear that takes four people half a day to rig. Nothing works out of the box. While the operators are studying and troubleshooting the network, the window to relay intelligence closes. A high-value target slips through. The team packs up without ever making contact. Mission failed.
This used to be normal.
Now: same mission, same location. One operator arrives with Menace-T. Within minutes, the operator is running the team’s full software stack: Lattice Mesh, intelligence collection, encrypted communications. Real-time targeting data is pushed directly to a joint operations center hundreds of miles away. No waiting for setup. No dependence on external infrastructure. No missed opportunity.
The mission completes in under one hour. Target identified, tracked, and relayed. No one knows Menace-T was there—except the people who needed it. This is what command, control, communications, and computing (C4) should look like in the field. Lightweight. Reliable. Fast. And no-fail.
Menace-T is the latest addition to the Menace family C4 solutions designed for the most challenging and rugged environments. It’s a compact, two-case C4 system that can be deployed by a single operator and operational in minutes. No extra cables. No integration headaches. Just compute power in the most austere locations. Menace-T is resilient and provides secure connectivity in a form factor small enough to carry and rugged enough to survive the field. Built on Voyager compute and communications and powered by Anduril’s Lattice Mesh, Menace-T runs the same mission-critical software that drives Anduril’s larger Menace systems. Menace-T can also run any third-party software stack with the power to run edge AI inferencing and learning. Operators can lift their entire tech stack and run it from anywhere, with no trade-offs in performance or interoperability. It’s already in use around the world. Menace-T has enabled real-time targeting data relay, been deployed in ground vehicles, maritime vessels and more. It’s proven effective in joint environments, coalition operations, and austere conditions where traditional systems can’t operate. Our warfighters need the best software solutions, especially in the most austere locations. With Menace-T, Anduril continues transforming warfighting capabilities at the tactical edge. (Source: ASD Network)
06 May 25. MASS, part of the Cohort plc Group, has launched its SESCO training methodology for electronic warfare (EW) and cyber and electromagnetic activities (CEMA) operators, analysts and command staff at AOC Europe. Comprising of five key stages – simulate, emulate, stimulate, calibrate and operate – the training methodology takes personnel with limited-to-no experience of EW and CEMA, and provides the knowledge, skills and experience to ensure they are ready for deployed operations.
The SESCO methodology incorporates MASS’ proven EW training solutions NEWTS, replicating the four-stage intelligence cycle for immersive training, which simulates the intensity of operations in the field.
The integration of NEWTS enables passive training without emitting an RF footprint – except for in the final ‘calibrate’ stage – that could be intercepted and utilised by adversaries. This is crucial for ensuring security when training is being conducted, as training is typically based on operational combat.
Keith Norton, Managing Director at MASS said, “Recent conflicts have clearly highlighted the importance of EW for obtaining operational advantage. Preparation and training are crucial to ensuring EW operators have the skills and experience needed to navigate a congested and contested electromagnetic environment before deployment. This is where the SESCO approach is unique – it enables personnel to train in a realistic environment, facing the challenges of congestion to apply their classroom-based learning.”
The first two stages of the methodology are classroom based:
Simulate – Operator, analyst and command staff scenario-based training in a simulated simple electromagnetic environment (EME) using MASS’ NEWTS capability and “representative” data. This provides the ability to simulate end-to-end EW/CEMA process in a simulated EME with no RF footprint.
Emulate – Advanced operator, analyst and command staff scenario-based training in a realistic contested EME utilising IQ data. This leverages NEWTS and combines it with BATTLEYE to superimpose in-phase and quadrature (IQ) signals on the real-world spectrum without producing a RF footprint.
Building on the classroom learning, the second half of the training is field based to put the theory into practice:
Stimulate – Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment specific training. This stage stimulates OEM in service equipment with signals of interest (SOI) via wire. This signal generation uses IQ data for real world target sets. No RF footprint is produced.
Calibrate – PacEX / FTX and PDT detachment drills and processes. With the ability to calibrate OEM in service equipment and expose exercising troops to specific SOI via RF from predesignated locations, this stage provides a realistic train as you operate environment.
Operate – The SESCO methodology ensures that EW / CEMA personnel are fully trained, and have awareness of roles and responsibilities at all levels. The training incorporates mission planning and mission rehearsals, testing and calibration of equipment as well as testing and trialling of robust standard operating procedures (SOPs), tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs) and concept of operations (CONOPS).
Stuart Willumsen, Head of Training and Principal CEMA Consultant at MASS added, “For EW operators, analysts and commanders to feel confident and prepared for operations, we must go beyond classroom learning. By combining theoretical understanding with the experience of operating in a safe, yet realistically congested simulated contemporary multi-threat environment, EW staff gain the knowledge, skills, and practical insights needed to secure operational advantage and develop professionally.”
06 May 25. DTC, the company that helps its customers get and stay connected wherever they are, and when it matters most, and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), a national laboratory focused on energy and national security research, announced a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). This CRADA underscores the shared commitment of DTC and INL to advance cutting-edge technologies in secure communications, resilient systems and innovative defense and government applications. Through this partnership, both organizations aim to leverage their unique expertise to address critical challenges in national security and energy resilience.
“Our partnership with INL opens the door to transformative solutions that merge DTC’s tactical innovation with INL’s renowned research capabilities,” said Paul Sangster, President of DTC. “Together, we are committed to pioneering delivery of solutions that advance and sustain the information advantage for our customers in a rapidly evolving digital battlespace.”
“At INL we are committed to solving complex problems and bridging the gap between research and real-world applications,” said Tom Holschuh, INL Wireless Communications Research Division Director. “Securing global telecommunications technologies is more important than ever. By partnering with DTC, we are confident we can improve secure and reliable communications for critical operations, and we’re proud to contribute to advancements that benefit society at large.”
The CRADA details collaborative research projects aimed at combining DTC’s solutions with INL’s Dynamic Spectrum Access technology and will ensure uninterrupted data transmissions even when multiple users are operating on the same frequency. In addition, the CRADA will advance INL’s patented WSComm waveforms to enhance each solution’s security and prevent communication disruptions during critical operations. These efforts leverage DTC’s strong background in delivering critical tactical solutions and INL’s deep expertise in communications research, testing and training.
04 May 25. MyDefence introduces industry-first Wideband Antenna. MyDefence, the company behind Wingman, one of the smallest wearable drone detectors on the market, has launched a new technology designed to expose the unseen threats shaping modern warfare. The next-generation compact Wideband Antenna, purpose-built for integration with Wingman and ATAK, delivers a major advancement in spectrum awareness by expanding detection into critical low-frequency ranges used by today’s most evasive drones.
The threat has shifted – detection must catch up
Modern drone warfare is evolving fast. In high-threat environments like Ukraine, enemies increasingly use low-band frequencies, especially 350–1300 MHz, to evade conventional counter-drone systems. The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine reports that short-range drones now cause more battlefield casualties than any other weapon system, emphasizing the urgent need for tools that can detect threats hiding in the lower spectrum.
Precision coverage in vital frequency bands
The Wideband Antenna is optimized for superior detection across the 350–1300 MHz range, directly addressing gaps exploited by FPV drones and other low-band emitters. It also continues to support the 2.4 GHz band (2400–2500 MHz) and now adds complete coverage in the 5 GHz range (5000–6000 MHz), offering spectrum awareness where it is vital today.
– The most fatal threats are often the hardest to see and they now operate in parts of the spectrum most systems fail to detect. Our new compact Wideband Antenna fills that gap, with a clear focus on adding the full 350–1300 MHz range where real-world attacks are now happening as well, Dan Hermansen, CEO, MyDefence
Visualization powered by ATAK
While the antenna delivers next-level detection capability, spectrum visualization is handled through ATAK (Android Tactical Assault Kit). Spectrum activity captured by the antenna is streamed directly into ATAK, allowing users to map, monitor, and react to hostile signals in real time.
This integration enhances situational awareness for soldiers and security teams by combining wearable detection, low and high frequency sensing, and advanced visual analytics, all within the military’s preferred tactical platform.
Built for the battlefield and beyond
More than 2000 Wingman units are currently deployed in Ukraine, where they support frontline troops in environments saturated with drone activity. The new Wideband Antenna offers these users a critical upgrade—allowing them to detect signal activity that was previously invisible, especially in the low-band range.
Thanks to its compact form factor, broad spectral reach, and plug-and-play compatibility, the antenna is also suited for conflict zones and border operations, law enforcement and public safety and VIP protection and homeland security
Scaling for a global mission
This launch marks the first in a new wave of antenna innovations planned by MyDefence for 2025. In response to growing international demand, the company has expanded its production capacity tenfold with a new facility launched in 2024.
– Our mission is to save lives by staying ahead of the evolving drone threat landscape. This new antenna strengthens integration between MyDefence solutions and tactical platforms, Dan Hermansen, CEO, MyDefence.
About MyDefence
Founded in 2013 by military veterans, MyDefence specializes in RF-based counter-drone technology for the protection of personnel, vehicles, and critical infrastructure. The company continues to lead with solutions built for the realities of modern conflict and validated in combat environments.
Built by veterans. Trusted by defense forces. Field-proven in combat. We save lives.
05 May 25. INVISIO further expands capability of market-leading wireless intercom system. Tactical communications expert INVISIO is expanding the capability of its market-leading intercom system made for tailored user and radio communication. The expansion will deliver enhanced mobility, flexibility, interoperability and functionality for mission-critical users.
INVISIO Link™, due to ship in the next few months, provides wireless access to the INVISIO Intercom system by adding a body worn dongle and a base station to the equipment setup.
Two additional new products – the INVISIO Intercom Switch and the INVISIO Intercom Loudspeaker – further expands the intercom ecosystem and allow communication to larger user groups. The intercom switch provides power and enables interconnectivity between multiple Link Stations to give wireless access to up to 16 users. In a wired setting, the switch can expand the number of wired users up to 27 via multiple intercoms. The loudspeaker can play audio to groups in settings such as a command center or vehicle.
Announced in 2024, INVISIO Link™ offers a range of benefits, including:
- Tailored connectivity: Keeps users always connected, with wireless access for tailored user and radio communication and seamless integration of platform communication.
- Unlimited mobility: No tangled cords enable complete mobility, eliminating current platform and proximity issues.
- Seamless communication: Smooth transitions between mounted and dismounted, and wired and wireless, with auto-connect functionality for easy use.
- Uncompromised quality: Uncompromised speech intelligibility along with strong connectivity, even in challenging environments.
- Secure and lightweight: Unparalleled in size and weight, with a body-worn dongle weighing just 70g (2.5oz). System security through AES 256 encryption and low detectability thanks to user-adjustable transmitting power.
- Mounted anywhere: Can be fixed to MOLLE webbing, stored in a bag or permanently installed. Leight weight of 270g (9.5oz) and small footprint of 186 x 100 x 30mm (7.3 x 3.9 x 1.2 in) ensures easy positioning for optimal transmission, with optional external antenna support for challenging RF installations.
Jacob Tranegaard, Director Intercom Product Management at INVISIO, said: “These advances ensure the INVISIO Intercom eco-system continues to excel in flexible, tailored wireless communication that offers a whole range of use cases, from military vehicles to maritime uses and command post communications, and non-military scenarios.
INVISIO Link™ gives users more freedom and mobility than ever, along with uncompromised speech intelligibility, secure encryption and a small footprint. The switch and the loudspeaker further expand INVISIO’s capability to ensure our systems remain market-leading in the world of tactical communications.”
INVISIO Link™ is available for demo at SOF Week – visit Booth #1541 at Level 3 (Danish Pavilion) or INVISIO’s yacht, “Reel Blonde” next to the Tampa Convention Center. Alternatively, visit invisio.com or contact your local INVISIO representative.
02 May 25. Cyber Update
Key points
- A new Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model by the threat group ‘DragonForce’ highlights the long-term security and financial risks facing businesses (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 28 April 2025).
- US cyber security assistance cuts to foreign aid programs will likely elevate security risks to Ukrainian entities amid the war in Ukraine (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 29 April 2025).
- The government sector in France will face long-term security risks from the Russian state-sponsored group ‘APT28’ (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 30 April 2025).
- A new information-stealing malware variant (‘Gremlin’) highlights security and information-theft risks facing global users (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 1 May 2025 and our Technical analysis below).
- A new variant of the ‘Spellbinder’ tool will heighten security risks from the China-nexus group ‘TheWizards’ (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 2 May 2025 and our Technical analysis below).
Technical analysis of weekly stories
Unnamed threat actors have been advertising a new version of the ‘Gremlin’ information-stealing malware on the communications platform Telegram since at least mid-March. Gremlin can collect data from a wide variety of Chromium and Gecko-based web browsers, as well as from the Discord and Telegram social media platforms. It can also obtain File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and virtual private network (VPN) credentials. This is in addition to its capacity to bypass Google Chrome’s ‘v20’ cookie prefix to decrypt and steal session cookies, alongside stealing cryptocurrency wallets and other system information. Gremlin stores stolen data in multiple local plain-text files before merging them into a single .ZIP archive; the archive file is then exfiltrated to the actors’ website via a Telegram bot. The website reportedly displays 14 .ZIP archives as of the date of writing, showcasing the scale of this operation. Gremlin customers are also provided with access to the actors’ website to exfiltrate stolen data as part of Gremlin’s service offering. The malware is undergoing active development, highlighting the security and information-theft risks stemming from the continuous development of malware variants.
The China-nexus advanced persistent threat (APT) group (TheWizards) has used a new variant of the Spellbinder tool in cyber operations since at least 2023. TheWizards uses the dynamic-link library (DLL) side-loading technique to execute shellcode and deploy the SpellBinder tool after infiltrating targeted systems. The tool then abuses the stateless address autoconfiguration (SLAAC) feature to configure the actor-controlled server as the system’s main router, enabling TheWizards to hijack the network’s traffic. Subsequently, the server receives and analyses all data packets in a bid to covertly deploy additional malicious payloads. This includes a custom backdoor (‘WizardNET’) that is remotely installed onto compromised systems via an Adversary-in-the-Middle (AitM) attack. Here, the group intercepts a data packet to inject WizardNET into compromised systems under the guise of a legitimate software update. The backdoor then establishes communication with command-and-control (C2) infrastructure, allowing the group to maintain persistence within compromised systems and conduct further malicious activity. Spellbinder is also executed within the system’s memory to prolong detection evasion.
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
Our cyber word(s) of the week: Stateless address autoconfiguration (SLAAC) (Source: Sibylline)
02 May 25. Global: New custom tool variant heightens security risks posed by China-nexus groups. On 30 April, the software company ESET reported that the China-nexus advanced persistent threat (APT) group ‘TheWizards’ has used a new variant of the ‘Spellbinder’ tool in cyber operations since at least 2023. The group uses shellcode to install Spellbinder after infiltrating targeted systems. It then abuses the stateless address autoconfiguration (SLAAC) feature to hijack and redirect a system’s traffic to an actor-controlled server. This enables TheWizards to conduct an Adversary-in-the-Middle (AitM) attack to intercept network communication and deploy additional malicious payloads. This includes the use of a custom backdoor (‘WizardNet’) to establish communication with command-and-control (C2) infrastructure, maintain persistence within compromised systems, and conduct other malicious activities. TheWizards typically targets entities in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, the Philippines and the UAE. As such, we assess that this development heightens security risks to entities in these countries, especially given the continuous evolution of Spellbinder. (Source: Sibylline)
06 May 25. 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.
02 May 25. Advancing Multi-domain EW Operations: Rohde & Schwarz Unveils Latest Innovations at AOC Europe. Rohde & Schwarz demonstrates the next generation of SIGINT/EW systems,sensor fusion and signal analysis solutions, designed to meet the evolving needs of tactical and strategic missions. As a reliable partner and system integrator for enhanced situational awareness and network monitoring, Rohde & Schwarz presents its latest and innovative portfolio of cutting-edge signal intelligence (SIGINT) and electromagnetic warfare (EW) solutions at AOC Europe 2025 from May 6 to 8, in Rome, Italy. The company offers a unique one-stop shop, providing turnkey solutions that encompass the entire signal chain, from signal testing and generation to detection and localization, as well as securing and analyzing signals, all conveniently available under one roof. This is accomplished through a range of capabilities, including test & measurement solutions for radar signal simulation, as well as communications intelligence (COMINT) systems for tactical and strategic missions. Sensor fusion and signal analysis are enhanced through the use of AI-enriched data, providing a comprehensive understanding of the signal environment and supporting informed decision-making.
“We are excited to showcase our state-of-the-art SIGINT/EW systems and situational awareness solutions at AOC Europe,” says Thomas Geißler, Senior Director Sales Defense / Security / Critical Infrastructure Europe, Rohde & Schwarz. “Our solutions support multi-domain EW operations and are backed by uncompromising service, ensuring worldwide support throughout the whole lifecycle.”
Rohde & Schwarz will also show its test and measurement equipment to present sophisticated radar signal simulation solutions. The R&S Pulse Sequencer, a potent radar simulation software, when paired with a Rohde & Schwarz vector signal generator, provides a robust solution to engineers and technicians assigned with testing radar receivers. This state-of-the-art approach aligns with the prevalent industry trend of conducting intensive lab testing, thereby offering a cost-effective alternative to pricey field testing. The R&S Pulse Sequencer software is capable of supporting all pertinent modern test scenarios of radar and electronic warfare technology and can account for real-world environmental conditions. As a privately owned and independent partner, Rohde & Schwarz prioritizes its customers’ needs, thereby minimizing risk through its high vertical integration of mission-critical components, ensuring a tailored approach to each partnership. (Source: ASD Network)
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