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UK Royal Marines field over 1,000 Persistent Systems MPU5 handheld networking radios to support Future Commando Force
"The network is the foundation on which future technologies will be deployed," said Eve Shapiro , Director of Business Development, International Team, at Persistent Systems. "Our MPU5's will transport data from sensors and unmanned systems enabling small agile commando teams to exert a disproportionally large effect on the battlefield."
The Android-loaded MPU5 runs the Wave Relay® MANET algorithm, enabling seamless and robust peer-to-peer sharing of voice, video, text, GPS location, and sensor data without requiring vulnerable base stations or external communications infrastructure, speeding up the tempo of military operations.
"This is key in light of the objectives set forth by the Future Commando Force program," Shapiro said.
These restructured Royal Marines will serve in two new Littoral Response Groups (LRGs) and are busy taking on new equipment to reflect that role.
This gear includes new helmet cameras, hand-thrown unmanned aircraft and ground systems, rotary-wing drones for ISR and resupply, and MPU5s to provide the MANET that connects the troops, equipment, and command. Indeed, for the past few years, the Royal Marines have been experimenting with Persistent's Wave Relay® MANET:
Delivery, training, and customer support to the Royal Marines will be provided by Steatite Ltd., Persistent's UK based partner. Deliveries are already underway and will continue throughout 2023.
Persistent Systems officials say that they expect to see more purchases from the UK military and the wider European market. "When people see what you can do with an MPU5 MANET device, and what missions you can support, there will be increased demand for the technology," Shapiro said.
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