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BLOS Strategic Communications Systems and Tactical Radio Range Extension Technologies
Kingstone, Herefordshire, HR2 9ES United Kingdom Regional offices
+44(0)845 260 0444
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Spectra Group specialises in mission critical beyond line of sight (BLOS) communications systems and secure networks.

We have over 20 years of experience in delivering solutions for governments around the globe; elite militaries; and private enterprises of all sizes. As a dynamic, agile, security accredited organisation, we leverage this experience to deliver Cyber Advisory and secure Hosted and Managed Solutions on time, to spec and on budget, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. Our gold-level partnerships with third-party vendors ensure best value and leading-edge technology is used.

Awards and Accreditations

In 2017, Spectra Group (UK) Ltd was listed as a Top 100 Government SME Supplier by the UK Crown Commercial Services. Battlespace magazine named Spectra’s CEO, Simon Davies, as 2017 Businessman of the Year. In 2019, Spectra was awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise (Innovation) for its SlingShot system.

Spectra Group (UK) Ltd is based in Hereford, UK, and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation. Spectra Group (US) Inc was established in 2018 to directly support the US market.

Technology Overview

Spectra’s suite of technologies and systems provide reliable, resilient voice and data communications for areas with little or no communications infrastructure – predominantly in remote environments or environments that have been destroyed by natural disaster or conflict.

Slingshot

Beyond Line of Sight Tactical Radio Range Extension

Manpack Radio Range Extender

SlingShot is a cost-effective and straightforward way to achieve C2 Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) Communications on the Move (COTM) over 1000+ kms, using in-service tactical radios. The SlingShot system uniquely works on all platforms with the majority of UHF and VHF radios; enabling L-Band Satcom using Inmarsat’s L-TAC global network.

Learn more: Slingshot BLOS Tactical Radio Range Extension

Troposcatter

Over The Horizon Communications Networks

troposcatter communications

If you need resilient and robust high-capacity networks over strategic distances in satellite-denied environments and with higher bandwidth capacity, a Troposcatter solution could be the answer.  The next generation of Troposcatter technology from Comtech delivers data rates to 200 Mb/s over 200km and more without the need for terrestrial or satellite repeaters.

Learn more: Troposcatter Over The Horizon Communications Networks

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Slingshot

BLOS Range Extension for Tactical Radios
Troposcatter

Over The Horizon Communications Networks for Satellite-denied Environments
Articles
Latest Communications Provider Renews Team Forces Sponsorship Spectra Group, a producer of impressive operation-ready secure networks and BLOS communications systems, and is renewing its Silver Sponsorship for Team Forces this year 11 Jul 2024
Spectra Group's Next-Gen Tactical Radio System Successfully Trialled Spectra Group will be discussing their new tactical radio system, GENSS, SlingShot, and the Troposcatter Family of Systems at Eurosatory in Paris 13 Jun 2024
Spectra Group's BLOS Communications Systems & Tactical Radio Range Extenders Defense Advancement showcases Spectra Group's suite of technologies and systems that provide reliable voice and data communications for areas with little or no communications infrastructure 07 May 2024
Tactical Radio Communications System Launched at SOF24 With a modular core framework and software-defined flexibility, the GENSS tactical radio communications system by Spectra Group will be launched to the US Defense market at SOF Week, 6-10 May 2024 at Booth 1805 03 May 2024
Spectra Awarded Global Distribution Rights for Comtech’s Troposcatter FoS The rights include the 500-Watt Mobile Transportable Transmission System (MTTS), the more mobile 10-Watt Compact Over-the-Horizon Mobile Expeditionary Terminal (COMET), and other new next-gen troposcatter systems 04 Mar 2024
New Tactical Radio Communications Solution Launched Spectra Group's GENSS, a significant advancement in the field of tactical radio communications, offers superior interoperability and is a comprehensive solution for voice and data communication on the battlefield 26 Jan 2024
SlingShot SATCOM System Selected for Project Capstone 4 The SlingShot tactical radio range extension system by Spectra Group, in partnership with Inmarsat, has been selected for Project Capstone 4, the Army Futures Command’s premier integration and experimentation exercise in 2024 09 Oct 2023
MoD Procures Troposcatter COMET Systems The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has acquired $8 million of Troposcatter Compact Over-the horizon Mobile Expeditionary Terminal (COMET) systems for 3 (UK) Division 12 Sep 2023
Indonesian Army to Receive Spectra SlingShot SATCOM Systems This first purchase will equip KOSTRAD with Manpacks, vehicle fits and SlingShot Tactical Operations Centre systems (STOCS), plus a two-year contract for the Inmarsat L-TAC service 08 Sep 2023
UHF Commercial Band Upgrade for Spectra's STOCS The inclusion of commercial band UHF to the existing military VHF-UHF capability significantly enhances Slingshot's interoperability and flexibility in deployment 20 Jul 2023
BLOS Range Extension for Tactical Radios Demonstrated to US DoD Spectra Group completed successful live demonstrations of its SlingShot capability to US DoD across long-distance scenarios including delivery of precision fires and intercontinental strategic communications exercises 05 May 2023
Importance of Reliable & Secure Military Communications for Mission Success In this article, Spectra Group explores how its SlingShot and Troposcatter solutions provide secure, reliable, and high-speed communication for military... 29 Mar 2023
British Army Receives Troposcatter COMET Systems for C2 Experiments Spectra Group’s Troposcatter COMET will help support the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps 3-star HQ’s rapid deployment role, enabling the communication of large data in a tactical environment without relying on host nation infrastructure or satellites 10 Mar 2023
BLOS Communication & Radio Range Extension Technologies for Defense Defense Advancement showcases Spectra Group’s suite of technologies and systems which provide reliable, resilient voice and data communications for areas with little or no communications infrastructure 24 Jan 2023
Over 7000 SlingShot Satellite Communication Systems Delivered Globally Spectra Group has celebrated a significant milestone with over 7,000 SlingShot Satellite Communication Systems now in operation with specialist or regular forces across 24 countries 23 Sep 2022
Troposcatter COMET Communications System for British Royal Marines  Spectra Group’s Troposcatter Compact Over-the horizon Mobile Expeditionary Terminal (COMET) system is satellite independent and works in a GPS/GNSS denied environment, suitable for Peer-on-Peer conflict/Multi Domain Integration 22 Mar 2022
SlingShot Satellite Communications System Order for Undisclosed European MoD The SlingShot system by Spectra Group is unique in that it can be integrated with in-service UHF and VHF tactical communications radios to extend the range from 30km to 1000(+) km on the move, in all conditions 16 Sep 2021
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Latest Spectra Demonstrates SlingShot System for Tactical Radio Range Extension
Spectra Group Introduces its Slingshot BLOS Range Extension for Tactical Radios
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Spectra Group United Kingdom Kingstone, Herefordshire, HR2 9ES +44(0)845 260 0444 Contact Website