As we enter the third year of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we’re seeing an increased and inherent use of cyber and electromagnetic technology in the conflict. Reports suggest that Russia has deployed approximately one significant piece of electronic warfare equipment for every 10km of its 1,000km frontline, a substantial figure with the ability to vacuum up the electromagnetic spectrum and potentially direction-find and intercept signals of interest. In December 2023, the largest air attack on Ukraine was reported, comprised of missiles and an unprecedented number of drones. The rise of el ..read more

It is common knowledge that passenger Wi-Fi on Britain’s trains is all too often painfully slow. However, Oxford Professor Dr Daniel Susskind, has recently shed some light on why old infrastructure and poor connectivity are highly problematic from an economic growth perspective. Commenting on the provision of free passenger Wi-Fi on trains, he goes as far as to say that, “At a time when the British economy is on its knees, these are the sorts of low-hanging investments that we should seize. But we do not.” The economics of rail passenger Wi-Fi According to Dr Susskind, whilst scrapping on-bo ..read more

In the domain of military operations, the veil of stealth is not just a layer of defence; it’s a potent weapon. The importance of clandestine communication channels in such operations cannot be overstated. It’s here, in the shadows of silence and secrecy, that Low Probability of Detection LPD communications carve a niche for themselves, offering a significant edge in the art of war. The Crucial Role of Stealth and Security In the high-stakes arena of military engagements, the ability to communicate securely and stealthily can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Stealth operations r ..read more

In the domain of military operations, the veil of stealth is not just a layer of defence; it’s a potent weapon. The importance of clandestine communication channels in such operations cannot be overstated. It’s here, in the shadows of silence and secrecy, that Low Probability of Detection (LPD) communications carve a niche for themselves, offering a significant edge in the art of war. The Crucial Role of Stealth and Security In the high-stakes arena of military engagements, the ability to communicate securely and stealthily can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Stealth operations ..read more

This article was originally published in COTS Journal on 27 November 2023. Earlier this year, the renowned RUSI Journal reported that Ukraine is losing 10,000 UAVs per month, a substantial figure. While many commentators perceive these losses from the point of view of a shift toward mass procurement of disposable drones, the reality is that the electromagnetic signature of Ukraine’s drones is being detected by Russian forces, turning these assets into easy, defenseless targets. While 5G cellular networks have brought new capabilities to military connectivity (high bandwidth, low late ..read more

This article was first published on the Battlespace website. Russia has been facing numerous administrative and logistical problems during their invasion of Ukraine. One significant problem has been connectivity, or lack thereof. According to RUSI, reports suggest that radio communications across the Russian forces are poor, leading to makeshift solutions including the use of unencrypted high frequency (HF) radio for long-range communications and mobile phones to communicate. The use of such networks for military purposes is challenging due to the high probability of signal dete ..read more

In this new video, Macy Summers, President and CEO, Blu Wireless Inc. presents his highlights from last year, plus his predictions for the year ahead in defence technology. Scroll down for full clip. What was big last year? The emergence of drones as a modern warfare component. A real-time demonstration of mmWave connectivity at Gbit speeds. The DoD have pivoted to ‘on-the-move’. And this year? The rise of the digital battlefield and the connectivity challenge. The standardisation of mmWave for primary communications for the Army and Marine Corps. We’d love to hear your thoughts – join th ..read more

We were delighted when B2B TechFluencer and Industry Expert, Evan Kirstel, requested an interview with us after seeing our content about drones in a tactical environment on LinkedIn. He spoke with Macy Summers (CEO & President of Blu Wireless Inc.) earlier this week and the video was livestreamed across Evan’s huge social network. Watch the full interview below (18 mins long) It covers: The founding story of Blu Wireless Our value proposition for the defence market How the system works like a home network with multiple connections, only all on the move! How we differentiate from lower ban ..read more

By Mark Barrett, Chief Commercial Officer and Ciara Barron, Director of Marketing, Blu Wireless 2023 has been an exciting year for Blu Wireless, where our proposition for the defence sector has finally come of age and where we’ve paved the way for new market wins in the high-speed transport sector. In this blog we’ll summarise some of the key moments in 2023 and outline the main strategic priorities for 2024. Continuous growth of defence applications In 2023 we saw a significant increase in interest in the use of mmWave for defence applications. This momentum was driven, in part, by the resur ..read more

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are forming an ever more important part of the defence and security industry’s arsenal, with much of the Russian-Ukraine conflict being undertaken using UAVs. Unmanned drones can undertake reconnaissance missions on a relatively small budget, as well as be used as part of a broader fleet to attack the enemy. Connectivity challenges Ensuring constant connectivity and capturing data from drones is vital, however, connectivity can also create the potential for detection from adversaries. It’s been reported that Ukraine has been losing up to 10,000 UAVs per month due ..read more