Silvus Technologies has unveiled MAN-PC (MANET Power Control), a new capability designed to minimize radio frequency (RF) emissions while maintaining robust mesh network connectivity. The solution, integrated into Silvus’ StreamCaster MANET radios, aims to enhance the low probability of detection and low probability of intercept of military communication networks operating in contested environments.
MAN-PC dynamically adjusts the transmit power of StreamCaster radios based on real-time link conditions, reducing RF signatures when full power is not necessary. By doing so, the system improves operational security by making friendly forces less susceptible to electronic warfare threats, including RF detection and jamming.
“Modern battlefield operations require resilient, covert and adaptive communications,” said a Silvus Technologies spokesperson. “With MAN-PC, forces can significantly reduce their RF emissions without sacrificing network performance, ensuring secure and uninterrupted connectivity in electronic warfare environments.”
Application for counter-UAS operations
As UAS become increasingly integrated into both offensive and defensive military operations, electronic warfare and spectrum management have taken on heightened importance. Many counter-UAS solutions rely on RF detection to locate and track hostile drones. In environments where adversaries employ similar detection tactics, the ability to reduce RF emissions can offer a strategic advantage.
By lowering the detectability of friendly forces’ communication systems, MAN-PC helps mitigate the risk of drone-based reconnaissance and targeting. Additionally, its anti-jamming features improve network resilience, ensuring that counter-UAS and other battlefield systems remain operational despite enemy electronic attacks.
Silvus Technologies states that MAN-PC is now available as a software upgrade for StreamCaster radios and will be featured in upcoming field exercises to validate its effectiveness in real-world operational scenarios.
As the battlefield becomes increasingly reliant on electronic warfare and UAS technology, capabilities like MAN-PC represent aim to ensure secure and resilient communications for military forces.
