Florida tech firm Reticulate Micro has announced the initial delivery of its VAST video encoding and compression platform to the US Army.
VAST can help the service enable vehicle and drone autonomy, with the company describing the tech “built to work over virtually any network at the tactical edge.”
The platform, which features “ultra-low latency, strong security, low SWaP-C (Size, weight, Power and Cost) and advanced encoding and compression technology,” allows military users to conduct video streaming over previously inaccessible networks.
There is no need for servers or GPU hardware to stream directly in nearly all common video formats, broadcasting as high as 8k or as little as 10kbps, the company explained.
“The feedback from customers has been extremely positive, as we have proven the ability for VAST to stream video at real-time speeds over bandwidth-constrained networks, without compromising visual fidelity,” CEO Joshua Cryer said.
“We believe this is just the start for VAST adoption into major government programs that rely on high-quality streaming video to enable vehicle and drone autonomy.”
Previous Reticulate Micro Agreement
In April, the company signed an exclusive distribution agreement, providing Ukrainian-made tactical radios in the US and for allied partners.
The firm sourced the equipment from Himera Tech, a defense startup in Kyiv, which develops the “battle-proven” G1 Pro electronic warfare-protected solution.
The handheld radio is built with anti-interception and detection features, protecting users from enemy disruption.
It features the ability to be coupled with a mobile phone via an app or Bluetooth that can be configured depending on mission requirements.
The handheld tactical radio can connect up to two kilometers (1.2 miles), continuously communicate for up to four days, and withstand temperatures between -10 and 85 degrees Celsius (-14 and 185 Fahrenheit).