The Office of the Under Secretary for Research and Engineering has outlined a focused set of Critical Technology Areas (CTAs) that guide how the Department of War partners with industry to sustain military advantage. Two of the most crucial priorities — battlefield information dominance and contested logistics technologies — directly affect how forces communicate, maneuver, and sustain operations in denied and degraded environments.
It cannot be overstated how closely REDCOM’s mission aligns with these critical technology areas. Since 1978, REDCOM has operated as a private, family-owned small business, setting the standard for innovative communication solutions that address the Department of War’s most pressing interoperability challenges, particularly in denied, disrupted, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) environments.
Aligning Private-Sector Innovation with DoW Critical Technology Priorities
The Department of War has made it clear that maintaining operational advantage requires deeper collaboration with the private sector. The CTA framework emphasizes technologies that preserve information advantage, enable joint and coalition operations, and sustain logistics under contested conditions.
REDCOM’s portfolio aligns with these goals through three distinct core capability areas:
- Advanced tactical C2 communication solutions
- Secure, U.S.-based manufacturing
- Zero-trust cybersecurity and identity protection
Together, these capabilities support CTA objectives while providing practical, deployable solutions that reduce risk for program offices and operational units.
Battlefield Information Dominance Through Interoperable Tactical Communications
Battlefield information dominance depends on the ability to move voice and data across diverse systems without delay or complexity. REDCOM designs, engineers, and manufactures unique communication platforms that enable decisive action in the most demanding environments.
Interoperability is foundational to REDCOM’s communications approach. Our technology bridges the gap between networks and endpoints, including radios from any manufacturer, regardless of waveform or transport. This allows units to connect legacy systems, modern IP networks, and coalition assets without costly infrastructure replacement.
REDCOM Sigma®, our software-defined command-and-control platform, unifies voice, video, chat, conferencing, and radio interoperability into a single operational interface. Sigma is deployed and trusted by the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and defense forces globally, supporting faster decision-making and sustained situational awareness in contested environments.
Learn more about REDCOM’s tactical communications and C2 solutions at https://www.redcom.com/products/sigma/.
Contested Logistics Technologies Enabled by Secure U.S. Advanced Manufacturing
Contested logistics is a critical vulnerability for modern military operations, extending from the battlefield back into the industrial base. Contested logistics include denied or disrupted resupply, constrained industrial capacity, and counterfeit-part risk. REDCOM’s secure, U.S.-based manufacturing and supply-chain practices directly counter those vulnerabilities.
For over 45 years, our advanced manufacturing facility in Victor, NY, has provided full prototype-to-production services, strict supply-chain traceability, and controls tailored for defense customers.
Strengthening the Defense Industrial Base with Prototype-to-Production Support
REDCOM’s manufacturing model enables rapid transition from prototype to production while maintaining security, quality, and compliance. By combining engineering expertise with in-house manufacturing, REDCOM reduces risk, shortens timelines, and improves lifecycle support for defense-critical systems.
REDCOM is an ITAR-registered manufacturer with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D:2016 certifications, protecting sensitive designs and ensuring compliance. By keeping production U.S.-based and tightly controlled, REDCOM strengthens the Defense Industrial Base and sustains mission-critical systems even when logistics are contested.
Learn more about our advanced manufacturing capabilities at https://www.redcom.com/manufacturing/
Zero-Trust Cybersecurity Supporting Battlefield Information Dominance
Protecting information advantage requires more than encryption. It requires confidence that only the right users and devices can access mission-critical systems, even in degraded environments.
REDCOM’s cybersecurity division, ZKX Solutions, is developing a next-gen cybersecurity product set to revolutionize zero-trust identity and access management. Their patented zero-knowledge proof multi-factor authentication (MFA) technology enables the military and government organizations to access sensitive data and communicate more securely than ever before.
Its flagship product, ZKX Helix, ensures that access is granted only under the right conditions, enforcing zero-trust principles without adding operational friction.
These capabilities directly support CTA objectives related to protecting data, communications, and operational systems.
Learn more about ZKX Solutions at https://zkxsolutions.com/
A Proven Industry Partner Supporting Department of War Modernization Goals
REDCOM’s alignment with the Department of War’s Critical Technology Areas reflects decades of operational experience and investment in U.S.-based capabilities. Our interoperable communication solutions, secure manufacturing infrastructure, and next-generation cybersecurity software provide tangible support for battlefield information dominance and contested logistics resilience. As the Department continues to modernize and strengthen the Defense Industrial Base, REDCOM stands ready to support programs with deployable technology, domestic production, and proven performance.
To learn more, visit https://www.redcom.com, contact sales@redcom.com, or call 585-924-6500.
