Communication is the most critical part of command and control. On the front lines, tactical communication solutions must be simple to use, easy to set up, interoperable with disparate endpoints, and dynamic enough to adapt to evolving mission requirements. REDCOM STRIKE revolutionizes communications for troops at the tactical edge.
REDCOM STRIKE: Sigma Tactical Radio Interoperability Kit for the Edge
REDCOM STRIKE is a low-SWaP integrated communications hub for expeditionary forces. STRIKE consists of a ruggedized top-of-the-line Getac X600 Pro laptop running REDCOM Sigma, which unifies IP and RF communications across SATCOM, 4G/5G, MANET, and legacy radio networks, delivering an entire command center in one device. It’s lightweight, durable, and allows an operator to monitor and control all comms with a single device.
There are two main benefits that REDCOM STRIKE provides its users; mobility and versatility. Below are some use cases that outline these benefits and demonstrate how impactful STRIKE can be for its users.
Use Case: Unified Communications “On-the-Move”
A communicator gets a mission assignment in the tactical operations center. They can set up comms for the mission and connect the necessary endpoints using REDCOM STRIKE. Their team moves out to the front lines and needs to quickly establish comms with joint coalition partners using different endpoints. They can do that on the fly with REDCOM STRIKE using the Sigma C2 Console app.
In the event of unexpected power loss, forced shutdown, or intermittent connectivity, Sigma preserves full session integrity. They can shut the screen, unplug the power, and move out, keeping Sigma, their communication patches, and their whole virtual server stack running for hours on four hot-swappable batteries.
Once the network architecture is re-established, all active connections, pegged audio streams, and patches are automatically restored to their prior state, without operator input and with zero data corruption or loss. This ensures that every voice path and routing configuration remains exactly as it was before interruption, preserving operational momentum even in the most unstable network environments.
STRIKE Increases Mission Flexibility
Weighing only eight kilograms, REDCOM STRIKE was designed for the dismounted warfighter. However, it is versatile enough to use vehicle mounting brackets as required by the mission. Speaking of vehicles, STRIKE can potentially remove a vehicle from the equation when establishing retransmission sites. Typically, signal elements are required to create a site that extends signal range, and those sites are often highly exposed to the enemy. These sites often require a vehicle as the power source for comms gear. With STRIKE, units can remove the vehicle from the equation, improving survivability and allowing for more difficult retransmission locations since the site is no longer tied to vehicle-accessible locations.
Use Case: Dynamically Change Communication Transmission Methods
Another scenario involves soldiers on the frontline, near the enemy’s position, having trouble with their radio traffic being jammed. STRIKE thrives in this scenario thanks to its impressive modularity. Whether it’s 5G, fiber, SATCOM, MANET, RF, or any other network connection, STRIKE can use it to communicate, allowing warfighters at the front line an alternative path to pass comms to reward positions. REDCOM STRIKE is agnostic to radio waveform and encryption and can integrate any RTP-capable SDR via a network switch.
STRIKE Leverages Sigma’s Auto-PACE Capabilities
STRIKE’s exceptional interoperability across networks and radio systems is paired with Sigma’s auto-PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) capability. When a network path is disrupted, Sigma automatically re-establishes communications across available transports. This function is configurable but fully automated during operation, allowing the C2 operator to continue communicating without manual network management or downtime. If their position is compromised, they can close the screen, pick up STRIKE, and head back to the next position.
REDCOM STRIKE Can Leverage a Mobile Ad-Hoc Network (MANET) to Maximize Connectivity in Contested Environments
STRIKE can easily integrate software-defined radios (SDRs) into the network, leveraging the self-forming, self-healing MANETs that are inherently resistant to ECW/ frequency jamming. Aside from enabling SDRs to speak with other Sigma endpoints, Sigma can also leverage a MANET as a transport backbone, effectively trunking two Sigma instances over a resilient, self-healing mesh.
This capability enables an analog radio or SIP endpoint user to communicate with a distant site through the MANET’s jam-resistant network. The same principle applies to SATCOM connectivity: if a SATCOM terminal such as Starlink shares a network switch with STRIKE, Sigma can extend voice and collaboration services to SIP clients or endpoints connected across the satellite network, ensuring versatile C2 reach even in the most contested environments.
STRIKE is rugged enough to go anywhere and versatile enough to connect to anything.
REDCOM STRIKE is Your Entire Command Post in One Device
The future of warfare requires versatility, modularity, and mobility. REDCOM STRIKE was designed and created with that in mind. STRIKE is truly an “all-in-one” tactical communications hub in an easily portable kit that weighs less than 20 pounds.
If you would like to learn more or schedule a demo, visit redcom.com/strike or email us today at sales@redcom.com.
