Persistent Systems to showcase Personal Transport 5 (PT5) device at SOF Week

Lightweight solution gives operators secure connectivity and multi-network access with minimal SWaP burden

Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in mobile ad hoc network (MANET) technology, will be showcasing its brand-new Personal Transport 5 (PT⁵) device for the MPU5 handheld networking device for the first time at SOF Week, held May 5-8 in Tampa, Florida.

Recently pre-trialed by the U.S. Army, the compact PT⁵ enables dismounted troops equipped with the MPU5 to securely tap into host-nation 5G cellular infrastructure—providing access to global communications and cloud-based resources in denied or infrastructure-poor environments. Simultaneously, it allows users to create a personal area network (PAN) that wirelessly integrates third-party Wi-Fi-enabled devices such as laptops, cameras, and sensors. This dual capability enhances the tactical edge, enabling data-rich collaboration, mission planning, and sensor integration without requiring additional hardware or complex setup.

“In today’s contested and congested RF environments, relying on a single communications method is a risk the warfighter cannot afford,” said Mike Gold, VP of Business Capture – SOCOM. “With the PT5, we’re providing a lightweight, mission-adaptable solution that empowers users with encrypted PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) communications—whether through MANET, cellular, or SATCOM pathways. That flexibility is essential for maintaining connectivity and situational dominance in dynamic and unpredictable operational theaters.”

For the warfighter, the PT⁵delivers a decisive advantage: seamless access to critical data and communications without relying solely on line-of-sight radio links or high-power infrastructure. Whether maneuvering through urban terrain, transitioning between mission phases, or operating in bandwidth-constrained environments, operators gain greater autonomy, resilience, and interoperability—reducing operational risk and enhancing mission success.

The PT⁵ allows third-party Wi-Fi devices to connect to the MPU5, eliminating cables and minimizing snag hazards in fast-moving tactical environments.

For more information about the PT⁵for the MPU5 handheld networking radio, please visit Persistent Systems at Booth #1133 at SOF Week, May 5–8, at the Tampa Convention Center, or visit our website.

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About Persistent Systems, LLC

Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.