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10 Mar 26. Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a global leader in secure mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) technology, announced that the UK Ministry of Defence has selected the Wave Relay® MANET, including the MPU5 tactical communication system, in support of Project CAIN, a key modernization effort for the British Army.
UK MOD Selects Persistent Systems for British Army Project Cain Modernization
Awarded through Persistent’s UK partner and authorized distributor Steatite Ltd., the program will deliver MPU5 radios, Rugged Display & Controllers (RDCs), and associated Dismount Kit equipment to the 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team, the UK’s rapidly deployable, first-to-fight airborne formation.
As part of this effort, 16 Air Assault will also employ Cloud Relay™, Persistent’s global networking technology, enabling soldiers to maintain uninterrupted communications, even when transitioning between SATCOM, LTE, 5G, or other transport layers. This ensures resilient connectivity in complex, contested, and highly mobile environments.
“By deploying the MPU5 and Cloud Relay™, the 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team will gain a significant advantage in decision-making and coordination across dispersed, multi-domain operations,” said Eve Shapiro, Senior Director of Sales and Business Development at Persistent Systems. “We’ve seen exceptional results with the UK Royal Marines, and we expect similar success as more organizations recognize the operational impact of a resilient, edge-to-cloud network.”
This selection builds on the UK’s ongoing modernization progress. In 2024, the UK Royal Marines fielded more than 2,000 MPU5s as part of their transformation into a more agile, technology-enabled Commando Force. The 16 Air Assault effort marks another step in strengthening the UK’s ability to operate with speed, precision, and interoperability alongside allies.
Persistent Systems continues to support modernization initiatives worldwide, including programs within the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) efforts, maritime security initiatives across the Baltic region, and Indo-Pacific partner networks. The increased adoption of the MPU5 across Europe, including deployments in the Baltics, Spain, France, and the UK, reflects the growing demand for scalable, resilient MANET capabilities.
The UK MoD’s decision underscores a broader trend of successful modernizations of forces, which require secure, adaptable, and globally connected networks to maintain situational awareness and operational advantage in dynamic, contested environments. (Source: PR Newswire)
09 Mar 26. Bittium and Sensofusion have agreed to collaborate to develop interoperable, secure, and resilient tactical communications solutions and anti‑drone systems for the defense industry. The objective of the cooperation is to ensure that the solutions of both companies can be used simultaneously in demanding operational environments without degrading each other’s performance.
Bittium is a leading provider of resilient tactical communications solutions based on software‑defined radio technology. The modern broadband TAC WIN backbone network and the next‑generation Tough SDR radios designed for defense use are engineered to operate reliably even in heavily contested and jammed environments, unlike commercial networks.
Sensofusion, in turn, offers some of the most advanced anti‑drone solutions on the market. The strong jamming capabilities of these systems have traditionally posed challenges when used alongside tactical communications.
In the first phase of the cooperation, the companies have conducted joint tests to evaluate the simultaneous operation of their solutions. Based on the test results, Bittium’s and Sensofusion’s solutions can operate side by side in the field without anti‑drone activities disrupting tactical communications.
“At the core of our cooperation is the testing and development of the combined use of radio‑frequency jamming and anti‑jamming solutions. Our goal is to ensure that customers can communicate on the tactical network on the battlefield even when anti‑drone systems are operating simultaneously. This improves operational performance and security while giving users greater freedom of action in demanding situations,” says Tommi Kangas, Senior Vice President of Bittium’s Defense & Security Business Segment.
The cooperation will continue with further development of interoperability to meet future requirements. The aim of the development work is to further enhance performance, resilience, and usability in operational environments.
“Continuous cooperation through joint testing provides both companies with the best possible way to develop systems that dominate the signal environment in modern anti‑drone warfare,” says Tuomas Rasila, CEO of Sensofusion.
Sensofusion brings together hardware and software experts with strong operational backgrounds, enabling the design of solutions that genuinely meet the demands of modern operational environments. The company maintains its competitiveness by leveraging agile development methods and rapid prototyping.
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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) has a long history with its roots dating back to Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first flight in 1903, and Mr. Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation. In 1929, the companies founded by these three great aviation pioneers, the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company and Wright Aeronautical Corporation, merged to form the largest aircraft company at the time, Curtiss-Wright Corporation.
We have continued on the path of innovation and advanced engineering, and have applied that expertise to a number of critical applications in high-performance markets. Our success has resulted in a world-renowned reputation for performance, long-standing customer relationships and significant growth and profitability in the markets in which we compete.
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