communications

Motorola to Expand Mission Network Offering With $4B Silvius Acquisition

Motorola Solutions has finalized its $4.4-billion acquisition of Silvus Technologies Holdings, a mission-critical mobile ad-hoc network developer based in California.

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US Army Trials Laser-Operated Starshield Communications System

US Army Reserve soldiers have begun using SpaceX’s Starshield communication system to enhance decision-making on the battlefield.

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New Fog System Aims to Bring Quantum-Ready Security to Battlefield Data

Forward Edge-AI is set to receive a US patent for a new fog computing system built to keep battlefield data secure even when networks are degraded or under attack.

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Swarms of ‘Spy Cockroaches’ Set to Creep Into Germany’s Defense Strategy

A German company is developing swarm robots from live cockroaches fitted with tiny “backpacks” to take on covert intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.

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Florida Startup Wins US Air Force Contract for Secure Aerial Communications Platform

PureCipher has signed a contract to provide a secure communications capability for US Air Force combat missions.

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California Firm Launches Next-Gen EW Shield for Tactical Comms

Silvus Technologies has released Spectrum Dominance 2.0, a firmware upgrade that adds new capabilities to its StreamCaster radios to survive contested environments.

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Portuguese Firm Unveils Tactical Comms System for Fixed, Mobile Use

Portuguese developer EID has unveiled a tactical integrated communication system designed for use aboard military vehicles or within fixed infrastructure.

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Kongsberg, Thales to Form Defense Communications Joint Venture in Norway

Kongsberg and Thales have announced plans to open a joint venture in Norway for advanced communication systems.

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New UK-Built Device Uses Light for Secure Defense Connectivity

Edinburgh-based pureLiFi has rolled out a new wireless system that uses invisible light instead of radio waves to transmit data.

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US Army Picks Ultra’s Archer Troposcatter System for Secure Comms

The US Army has selected Ultra I&C to supply its Archer beyond-line-of-sight troposcatter system following the Texas-headquartered company’s unveiling of the system last year.

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