C5ISR Communications Equipment and Gear

NuPower™ Series High Power Amplifiers:
NuWaves' industry leading NuPower™ series of solid-state RF and microwave power amplifiers are designed to extend the operational range of radio applications, such as airborne and tactical military datalinks.
Our miniature and ruggedized RF power amplifier modules are built to last in harsh environments while offering superb power density and high operating efficiency, making them ideal for size, weight, and power (SWaP)-constrained applications. With a NuPower™ module, you are guaranteed best-in-class quality and performance proven through annual audits of our AS9100:2016-certified Quality Management System and over 23 years of RF and microwave engineering design experience. Our broad catalog of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products features amplifiers that provide > 100 W of RF output power covering frequencies up to 15.5 GHz.

NuPower Xtender™ Series Bidirectional Amplifiers:
NuWaves' industry-leading NuPower Xtender™ series of solid-state RF & microwave bidirectional amplifiers are designed to extend the operational range of radio applications, such as airborne and tactical military datalinks.

Our NuFilter™ line includes a variety of commercial of-the-shelf RF and microwave filters that can be easily integrated in your system. Our filters remove the time and cost burden of creating a design, laying out a PCB, buying parts, assembling, and testing. Allow NuWaves to save you time and money by outsourcing your filtering needs.

NuWaves' High Intercept Low Noise Amplifiers (HILNA™) family of LNAs provide an unprecedented combination of attributes, which include very low noise figure, extremely high gain, high linearity, broadband performance, and wide supply voltage range for maximum installation flexibility.

NuWaves RF Solutions designs and manufactures high?performance frequency converters engineered for demanding military and aerospace applications. Our upconverters and downconverters deliver low phase noise, high dynamic range, and excellent frequency stability across harsh operational environments.

NuWaves' COTS RF Front?End & Switches provide rugged, high?performance signal conditioning for defense and aerospace systems. These compact modules deliver low?noise amplification, robust filtering, and fast, reliable RF switching to improve link margin, protect sensitive receivers, and enhance overall system performance. With proven architectures and rapid availability, they offer an efficient upgrade path for both legacy platforms and new designs.

NuWaves RF Solutions specializes in delivering modified custom?COTS variants of our existing RF products, providing rapid, cost?effective tailoring to meet unique mission requirements. By leveraging proven baseline designs and in?house engineering, we accelerate delivery timelines while incorporating customer?specific performance, interface, environmental, or mechanical modifications. This approach offers the reliability of fielded hardware with the flexibility of custom development-ideal for programs needing fast, low?risk adaptation of amplifiers, filters, converters, and RF front?end modules.

NuWaves RF Solutions offers comprehensive custom design services for RF front?end architectures, including high?linearity power amplifiers, low?noise amplifiers, precision filters, frequency converters, and high?reliability RF switches. Our engineering team delivers rapid prototyping, detailed modeling, and mission?focused optimization to meet stringent performance, size, weight, and environmental requirements. With AS9100?certified manufacturing, in?house SMT, machining, and full RF test capabilities, NuWaves provides turnkey development of rugged, production?ready front?end solutions tailored for EW, communications, telemetry, and aerospace platforms.

NuWaves RF Solutions provides AS9100?certified SMT assembly, precision machining, RF test, and full product?integration services for aerospace and defense programs, from rapid prototyping through production. Our in?house SMT lines support high?reliability PCB builds with fine?pitch components, conformal coating, and controlled manufacturing processes, while our machining capabilities deliver tight?tolerance housings and hardware optimized for RF, EW, and avionics applications. NuWaves' engineering and test teams perform functional verification, environmental screening, and compliance testing to key military standards including MIL?STD?704 power requirements, MIL?STD?461 EMI/EMC performance, and MIL?STD?810 environmental durability. With vertically integrated manufacturing, rigorous quality controls, and mission?focused engineering, NuWaves delivers reliable, production?ready hardware for demanding military and aerospace environments.

Compact, lightweight, and powerfully versatile, the StreamCaster LITE 5200 (SL5200) unifies C2, data, and communications relay capabilities in one streamlined MANET radio solution. Featuring an ultra-low SWaP OEM module form factor, SL5200 is purpose-built for integration into tactical unmanned systems, with the flexibility for body-worn and manned vehicles applications. Delivering class-leading power, range, and mobility with up to 2 Watts output power and 100 Mbps data rate, SL5200 provides high-bandwidth, bi-directional C2, video, sensor, and telemetry data communications in one self-contained module.
Features:

• 2 Watts Output Power (4W Effective Performance, thanks to TX Eigen beamforming)
• MN-MIMO waveform: 550+ Node Scalability
• Single/Dual Band (1350 – 5000 MHz)
• 20/10/5 MHz Bandwidth (2.5/1.25 Option)
• Up to 100 Mbps Data Rate
• Interfaces – Ethernet, USB, RS232
• Encryption: AES256; FIPS 140-3
• Spectrum Dominance: Available access to expansive suite of LPI/LPD and Anti-Jamming resiliency capabilities

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The StreamCaster PRISM family of modular Precision Integrated Sectorized MIMO antenna radio systems provides long-range sectorized coverage across wide areas of operation. Designed for tactical operations, at-the-halt, and fixed infrastructure applications, StreamCaster PRISM's ruggedized construction and toolless set-up enable it to be rapidly deployed for operational flexibility.
4X4 MIMO RADIO
StreamCaster PRISM combines the performance of StreamCaster MANET radios with high-gain, dual-polarity sector antennas to deliver up to 360° of coverage for air and ground applications.
SC4400E FEATURES

• Up to 20 Watts Output Power (80W effective radiated power, thanks to TX Eigen Beamforming)
• Single/Dual Band (300MHz – 6GHz)
• Up to 100 Mbps Data Rate

Sector Antenna Options
L-Band

• 12 bBi Gain
• 120° Horizontal Beamwidth
• 10° Vertical Beamwidth
• Dual Polarity

S-Band

• 12-15 bBi Gain
• 90° to 120° Horizontal Beamwidth
• 8° to 12° Vertical Beamwidth
• Dual Polarity

C-Band

• 12-16 bBi Gain
• 90° to 120° Horizontal Beamwidth
• 8° to 12° Vertical Beamwidth
• Dual Polarity

• 2 Watts Output Power (4W Effective Performance, thanks to TX Eigen beamforming)
• MN-MIMO waveform: 550+ Node Scalability
• Single/Dual Band (1350 – 5000 MHz)
• 20/10/5 MHz Bandwidth (2.5/1.25 Option)
• Up to 100 Mbps Data Rate
• Interfaces – Ethernet, USB, RS232
• Encryption: AES256; FIPS 140-3
• Spectrum Dominance: Available access to an expansive suite of LPI/LPD and Anti-Jamming resiliency capabilities

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NEXT GENERATION TACTICAL NETWORKING SYSTEM FOR THE DISMOUNTED OPERATOR
StreamCaster NEXUS seamlessly pairs the ultra-slim SM5200 MANET radio with Samsung's mission-ready EUD to deliver mission-critical connectivity and real-time situational awareness at the tactical edge. Custom-designed Juggernaut chest-mount features streamlined, snag-free cable routing that minimizes weight and maximizes operator freedom.
With access to ATAK and other mission apps, operators gain geospatial intelligence, mission planning tools and can manage radio & network configurations through the StreamScape ATAK plug-in. Available access to Spectrum Dominance 2.0 – Silvus' ever-expanding suite of LPI/LPD, Anti-Jam and Advanced Threat Protection capabilities – ensures secure & protected communications in EW contested environments.
Multiple I/O connectors, Dual PTT, dedicated RoIP interface and Nett Warrior unified power options combine to make StreamCaster NEXUS an operator-focused, next generation tactical networking system, engineered for today's dynamically changing battlespace.
KEY FEATURES

• Available in Juggernaut Armor Mount and VELOX configurations
• Compatible with Samsung S23 or S23TE EUD
• ATAK – Access geospatial, sensor & cursor on target intelligence
• StreamScape ATAK Plug-in – SM5200 & configurable PTT settings
• Multiple I/O Connectors – Ethernet, USB, RS232
• Nett Warrior – Unified radio/EUD power distribution

STREAMCASTER MINI 5200 (SM5200)
KEY FEATURES

• Up to 2 Watts output power (4W effective, thanks to TX Eigen Beamforming)
• Up to 100 Mbps Data Throughput
• MN-MIMO waveform: 550+ node scalability
• Single/Dual Band Frequency Options
• Dual PTT with Independent L/R audio channels

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The Mission Module concept integrates Thales' AN/PRC-148 JEM handheld radios and Full Motion Video Receivers into an FMVR Mission Module form factor. This single device approach reduces the size and weight burden of the warfighter and provides the ability to receive Full Motion Video from ISR assets on the fly as the mission dictates. Users currently carry multiple radios to maintain access to legacy narrowband waveforms and wideband Full Motion Video downlinks from assets such as UAVs. As an 'add-on" module to the currently fielded AN/PRC-148 radios, the FMVR-MMs eliminate the need to introduce a separate and dedicated FMV ground terminal receiver and provide mission-specific extended capability to the user.

The PRC6809 Non-Type 1 MBITR is part of the AN/PRC-148 family of radios. Based on the combat-proven AN/PRC-148 MBITR, the PRC6809 Non-Type 1 MBITR provides unprecedented interoperability with existing military and commercial legacy radio systems. With software upgradeability, future operation with the next generation of communications equipment is ensured. The PRC6809 Non-Type 1 MBITR can be utilized with the full set of AN/PRC-148 system components for mounted and dismounted operations.

• Contiguous 30-512 MHz coverage
• Selectable RF output power (0. 1, 5. 0 Watts)
• DES/Type III and AES/256-bit encryption options
• 2M/20 immersible
• Compliant with the Universal Battery Charger (UBC) family of tactical chargers

The Tactical Repeater is a suitcase configuration that houses two vehicle adapters functioning together as a repeater. It integrates AN/PRC-148 and AN/PRC-148 Vehicle Adapter designs, significantly increasing the range performance of VHF/UHF radio net operations when extended radio linkage is required or where obstacles are present that normally preclude line-of-sight communications.

• Contiguous 30-512 MHz Coverage
• 20 Watt RF Output
• Bi-directional Operation for Simplex Net Linking
• Rugged Transport Case
• Dual Antenna Configurations
• Selectable AC and DC Power Input Rechargeable Backup Battery.

Thales - ClearConnect Vehicle Package (C2VP) is a low-risk data communications solution that interfaces with robotic air, ground, and water-borne vehicles to generate and distribute critical, real-time assured communications across infantry platoons and leadership for fast, reliable decision-making that reduces risk to soldiers and improves mission effectiveness. C2VP also features technology insertions that demonstrate the ability to host robotic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Virtual Machines (VMs); onboard encoding and transcoding technology to move streaming video through the network; a user interface and network health API; and an LPI/LPD transport layer. These insertions will add valuable combat multipliers to the data/communications architecture, moving the system of systems architecture in support of the dismounted infantry platoon. The best way to increase the lethality, mobility, protection, situational awareness (SA), endurance, persistence, and depth of the dismounted infantry platoons is to implement the necessary data/communication architecture on robotic platforms, and enable their sensor packages to integrate with and transport data/communications that survey and report on areas of interest. This reliable, real-time data will reduce risk to the soldier and provide a force multiplier to combat operations. With both LOS and BLOS, Network CFT-based Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) solutions, Thales provides an architecture that can support the infantry platoon across all operational environments, and mitigate terrain features with the ability to leverage the tactical LOS network and BLOS transport layers.

Expeditionary Mission Command:

• Open architecture communication network, lightweight, mobile, and vehicle agnostic
• Automated P.A.C.E with multi-layer transport: LOS, HCLOS, BLOS
• Scalable system from brigade to platoon level: SBU and SAB enclaves
• 10-level user interface with health and network management API
• 2Ð15 hours of silent watch run time

Data Communications Architecture for Robotic Platforms:

• ITN based architecture built for multi-domain operations
• Payload and sensor aggregation for network transport
• LPI, LPD, and anti-jam capabilities
• Transportability of any layer 3 IP based data
• Integrated video encoding and transcoding

The AN/VRC-111 20 Watt Vehicle Adapter Amplifier (VAA) is a COTS/NDI, electrical and mechanical fixture combining the functionality of the battle-proven AN/PRC-148 Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radio (all MBITR and JEM configurations) and Vehicle Adapter into a system that offers an alternative to existing SINCGARS vehicular installations. The AN/VRC-111 20 Watt VAA consists of two AN/PRC-148 radios, two Vehicle Adapters, and an electrical/mechanical interface tray that facilitates direct installation into military vehicles outfitted with SINCGARS Installation Kits (IKs) utilizing Mounting Base MT-6352. The 20 Watt VAA, when installed in combination with a SINCGARS IK, enables power amplified (20 Watt per Vehicle Adapter), co-site filtered, SINCGARS performance as well as operation with the SINCGARS IKs audio devices and vehicular intercom systems such as the VIC-3. Rapid, cable-free radio dismount in less than 2 seconds is enabled with single push-button action. Capability beyond basic SINCGARS functionality is available through replacement of the standard antenna provided in the SINCGARS IK with a readily available COTS, 30-512 MHz broadband antenna. The VAA is rugged, constructed to withstand harsh weather conditions and ballistic shock. FEATURES:

• Contiguous 30-512 MHz coverage
• 20 W RF Output (50 W version also available)
• Installs onto existing MT-6352 mounting tray
• Powered through existing SINCGARS mounting tray
• No additional RF or power cable installation required
• Compatible with existing SINCGARS vehicle antennas (provided separately)
• Supports and maintains all functionality of all configurations of the AN/PRC-148 Radio, including MBITR and JTRS Enhanced MBITR (JEM)
• Full configuration: consists of two AN/PRC-148 radios, two Vehicle Adapters, and Interface Tray (also available without AN/PRC-148 radios)

The GVR5 is a Dual Band Wave Relay® MANET solution, engineered in collaboration with General Dynamics Mission Systems, for tracked and wheeled ground vehicles as well as aircraft. Designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing vehicle LAN, intercom system, and SATCOM / LTE networks. Hardened against electronic warfare. Combat ready.

FEATURES

• Designed in collaboration with General Dynamics Mission Systems
• Integrates seamlessly into existing vehicle LAN, intercoms, and SATCOM/LTE networks
• Two HD Video Encoders enabling both your vehicular thermal camera system and your ISR video receiver system to be redistributed over the network to dismount users.
• Purpose-built for infantry fighting vehicles, with option ballistic shock mount

The Dual PTT enables you to communicate on two talk groups from a single radio. The two independent channel/volume knobs allow you to select your talk groups and control their volume independently. You can talk on both talk groups individually or simultaneously using the two PTT buttons. Carry Less. Communicate More.

FEATURES

• 2 Talk Group Selection Knobs
• 16 Total Talk Groups
• Crystal clear audio ensures every syllable comes through and is understood.
• Analog to digital audio conversion occurs as close to the source as possible to preserve signal integrity and ensure communication reliability
• Half the weight of competing devices
• No batteries required

The most advanced, most scalable, and efficient Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system in the world, now in a SWaP-timized form factor: the Embedded Module. Integrate the Embedded Module into your products to unite UAVs, UGVs, and sensors on a single network. Because the Embedded Module features an HD video encoder and onboard computer, eliminating redundant equipment from your platform.

FEATURES

• 1 GHz Quad Core Processor
• 2GB RAM
• 128 GB Flash
• 3G-SDI, Composite
• Hardware based H.264 Decoding
• Tether Legacy Radios into the Network

The Airborne Wave Relay System (AWRS) is a custom built, self-contained Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) ready to be installed in aircraft. AWRS has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation in fixed-wing aircraft. The system is available in dual band and single band configurations and provides Wave Relay® MANET capabilities to ensure aircraft mission success.

FEATURES

• Designed to be rapidly installed on fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft
• Offered in single and dual band variations to meet mission requirements
• FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) (#SA01105DE)
• Fully integrated H.264 HD video encoding/decoding
• Connect video cameras directly to the unit
• View multiple video streams simultaneously
• Stream video and voice simultaneously

The Revolution-X™ (aka REV-X™) was the brainchild of a US Military Special Operations client desiring a headset that could provide two forms of radio receive audio, having no over-the-ear cups which, in turn, could provide ventilation and personal situational and directional awareness on demand, and could be exposed in up to 5 meters of salt/freshwater submersion for up to 5 hours, all of which could be worn comfortably under a helmet for extended periods of time. This tall demand signal resulted in a complete re-set of how a tactical headset should be designed and perform - all further complicated with an above-industry standard expectation related to water exposure and submersion. The complicated nature of the REV-X™ resulted in a near 3-year trial and error development project with multiple iterations being jumped, swam and put through a variety of ground-based operations by the client.

Multi-capability push-to-talk. No training or programming required / intuitive / works out of the box. Super compact design 2.5? high x 1.5? wide x .75? thick. Assaulter alternative to our 21GC™ next-generation communication suite. Can be used for land operations as well as maritime. The Aries™ PTT is rated for submersion in up to 20 meters of fresh or saltwater for 2 hours / 10 meters for 10 hours.

Next Generation
Commuication Suite
Nearly 2 years in development with and for today's warfighters. A complete re-thinking of a comms suite - not only how it looks but how it works! No confusing chipped cable assemblies that have to be periodically programmed/updated. The 21GC™ comms suite simply works out of the box - the way a comms system should work. One-time vest setup / completely intuitive while avoiding conflict with other vest-mounted operational equipment. Patent-pending.