DTC, a Codan company and global military communications leader, has commenced Australian production of its latest advanced drone radio technology, the BluSDR-6, which is recognized as Ukraine’s preferred drone communications solution.
The BluSDR-6 was officially launched at MiLCIS 2025 in Canberra, with attendees including the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, along with defence industry and government representatives.
Developed by Codan’s DTC division, these radios have been a critical enabler of Ukraine’s frontline unmanned systems, maintaining connectivity even in GPS-denied conditions and under continuous Russian electronic warfare attack. The radios belong to the BluSDR family, which are mesh MANET (Mobile Ad Hoc Network) radios. These systems enable Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), ground robots, and command posts to establish secure, self-healing, high-capacity data networks that remain connected even when jammed or out of line-of-sight.
Ambassador Myroshnychenko commented, “Ukraine’s experience on the battlefield has shown what’s possible when innovation meets necessity. The technologies tested and deployed in Ukraine, including systems like the BluSDR, are redefining modern warfare. By producing combat-proven systems here, Australia and Ukraine are building stronger, more resilient defence industries together. We are proud to see this expertise now supporting Australia’s sovereign defence capability.”
The initiation of Australian production establishes a sovereign production line for the new BluSDR-6 model, a capability proven in what is described as the world’s most contested electromagnetic environment.
Alf Ianniello, CEO of Codan, stated, “This technology has been battle-proven in the toughest electronic warfare conditions on earth. By bringing production of the BluSDR-6 model to our advanced engineering and manufacturing hub in South Australia, we are strengthening Australia’s sovereign capability while de-risking its global supply chain and meeting surging international demand.”
This combat-proven technology directly supports Australia’s transition to autonomous and unmanned systems. Australian company SYPAQ Systems has selected the locally manufactured BluSDR-6 and Codan’s Sentry 6161 radio for delivery to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) under the Land 129 UAV project.
Amanda Holt, Managing Director of SYPAQ Systems, added, “These locally produced radios give Australia a guaranteed, sovereign source of world-leading mesh MANET communications. They strengthen national resilience while accelerating the ADF’s transition to unmanned systems.”
