Tactical Technology
Tactical Technology
Section titled “Tactical Technology”Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT)
Section titled “Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT)”In GPS-denied or contested environments, A-PNT systems provide critical alternatives to traditional GPS.
DAPS II (Dismounted Assured PNT System)
Section titled “DAPS II (Dismounted Assured PNT System)”TRX Systems’ DAPS II is a next-generation navigation system replacing the older DAGR.
- M-Code GPS: Utilizes secure military GPS signals.
- Sensor Fusion: Integrates various technologies to maintain accuracy when GPS is unavailable.
- Device Integration: Often incorporates mandatory Garmin hardware and Bluetooth connectivity (though Bluetooth remains a security concern for signature management).
Payload Interfaces and Programs
Section titled “Payload Interfaces and Programs”- sUPI (small Universal Payload Interface): A standardized interface (the “Picatinny rail of data”) for connecting payloads to various platforms.
- CLICK: A Devcom program that outlines the package for payload integration, of which sUPI is a key component.
Tactical Spectrum Analysis
Section titled “Tactical Spectrum Analysis”- Spectral Sieve: A long-standing tool for spectrum analysis, often used in conjunction with systems like Silver Fang.
- Tactical Spec-A: NDAA-compliant tactical spectrum analyzers are increasingly integrated into Group 1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
- Era Spec-A: A small, capable payload combining spectrum analysis with Pi Zero 2W hardware.
Mission Support
Section titled “Mission Support”- TAK Server: Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) servers can be stood up for specific events (e.g., VetCon/DefCon) to provide situational awareness for Meshtastic or other LoRa-based communications.