Manufacturers and suppliers of software defined radios for military applications, including tactical SDR transceivers and technology for defense; army, navy, marines, and air force
Software-defined radios (SDRs) use software to carry out functions that are typically implemented in hardware in traditional radio systems. They can be easily reconfigured to provide a wide range of functionality on a common set of hardware. This capability makes them indispensable for military and defense usage, as armed forces can rapidly adapt to changing battlefield conditions and threats, and future-proof their communications systems.
Frequency Bands & Applications
Sentry-M 6170-HH Handheld Multiband Military SDR by DTC
The radios are used to transmit voice and data over UHF, VHF or HF (ultra-high/very high/high frequency) for applications such as battlefield communications, ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance), military ATC (air traffic control), and radar control. They may also be able to interface with SATCOM networks to provide over-the-horizon communications-on-the-move (COTM).
Form Factors
Tactical SDRs may come in a variety of form factors, suitable for handheld and dismounted soldier roles, armored vehicles, aircraft, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles), naval vessels, and fixed sites such as command posts.
SDR Transceivers
SDR2x1W-P Compact SDR Transceiver by DTC
The hardware in SDRs typically uses an FPGA (field-programmable gate array) or system-on-chip (SoC) to perform intensive digital signal processing (DSP) computation. Multiple waveforms may be in use on a tactical SDR unit, allowing for a range of different capabilities including MIMO (multiple input multiple output) and MANET (mobile ad hoc networking), as well as the ability to interface with IP networks and provide VoIP (voice over IP).
Rugged, Encrypted & Compatible
Cryptographic capabilities such as AES-128 and AES-256 encryption may be built into SDR transceivers, or added to the system via a plug-in crypto module. Military software-defined radio platforms may need to be designed to provide interoperability with NATO systems and standards such as SATURN and Link 22. SDRs for U.S. Department of Defense applications may also need to be compatible with the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) ecosystem, which is currently under development.
Rugged man-portable SDR for secure voice and data transmission
Rugged man-portable SDR for secure voice and data transmission
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Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) has launched the BluSDR-90-UL, a software-defined radio (SDR) module designed to provide long-range communication for unmanned military platforms
NanoGraf has provided its M38 18650 cells for Thales Defense & Security Inc.’s multiband software-defined tactical radios, supporting U.S. military missions with longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries
Calamine from Per Vices Corporation offers an impressive tuning range from near DC to 40 GHz with four independent receive radio chains each offering 300 MSPS sampling bandwidth
Creomagic's unique EW technology CreoNet operates across two waveforms simultaneously, creating two tactical bubbles to ensure a smooth transition between different waveforms and maximizing performance during EW blockages
The Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network™ and Bittium Tough SDR Vehicular™ radio are set to be delivered to the Croatian Armed Forces, providing an advanced tactical communications solution for military operations
Bittium's products, which provide broadband tactical communications and are used by defense forces in different countries, will be part of the research infrastructure of test centres in Finland
Elbit Systems has been selected to enhance a European country’s 155mm howitzer battalions with advanced Digital Fires capabilities by seamlessly integrating its C4ISR Artillery Suite
Abaco Systems’ new FMC module is optimized for low-latency, high-sampling rate operations, empowering advanced SDR, EW, and Digital RF Memory (DRFM) systems
NPS will use this investment, led by Cota Capital, to develop and apply its Atomic Sensing Platform to automotive radar technology, achieving disruptively high resolution, precision and reliability
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