The growth position of Blu Wireless and recent progress in key markets piqued Maven’s interest Blu Wireless, the leader in mmWave radio networking technology, has announced that it has received investment from Maven Capital Partners, a UK institutional investor acting as an appointed fund manager for the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund. The South West Investment Fund awards £200 million to smaller businesses in the area to help promote and drive sustainable economic growth and support innovative, pioneering businesses across the region. Blu Wireless, located in the centre of ..read more

Blu Wireless, the leader in mmWave radio networking technology, has announced that Ependion’s business entity Westermo has entered into a strategic partnership agreement to use Blu Wireless’ patented mmWave wireless technology in the rail market. The groundbreaking Blu Wireless mmWave wireless solution for rail networks provides high bandwidth and low latency connectivity from trackside to train. It delivers gigabit data throughput, increased security and cost-effective deployment, utilising the unlicensed frequency band at 57-71 GHz. The partnership agreement with Westermo follows ..read more

The modernisation of railway systems through advanced wireless communications is not just a journey towards efficiency; it’s a leap into the future of public transport. This article explores the transformative potential of enhancing connectivity on rail networks, offering insights into the available options, benefits, and the expected timeline for these advancements. Exploring Wireless Communication Options The spectrum of wireless communication technologies suitable for rail networks is broad, encompassing everything from Wi-Fi and 4G/5G networks to dedicated railway communication systems lik ..read more

Earlier this month, we exhibited at the annual Modern Day Marine event in Washington DC from 30 April 2 May 2024, the largest military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition targeted at Marine Corps. It was a fantastic occasion, with more than 300 companies exhibiting, and the event featured a number of insightful industry presentations covering the latest in emerging equipment, vehicles, technology and training systems. The overarching themes this year were the increasing use of drones in tactical warfare, military vehicle development and increasingly intelligent weapons syst ..read more

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