U.S. Army selects Persistent Systems to power CBRNE modernization efforts with Wave Relay® MANET

Contract supports Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits (DRSKO) program by networking sensors and operators for real-time threat detection

Persistent Systems, LLC (“Persistent”), a leader in mobile ad hoc network (MANET) technology, announced today that the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) has selected its Wave Relay® MANET as the data link to connect U.S. Army CBRNE sensors to operators as part of the Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits and Outfits (DRSKO) program.

The contract includes the delivery of MPU5 networking devices and associated equipment.

“Providing JPEO-CBRND with advanced networking capabilities ensures seamless integration between CBRNE sensors and command posts, and operators for the real-time transfer of critical data beyond just voice,” said Damien Mason, Director of Army Strategy at Persistent Systems. “This program represents a significant modernization effort for the Army’s CBRNE community, enabling faster and safer threat detection.”

This initiative aligns with the Army’s strategy to enhance real-time threat detection and data-sharing capabilities. By leveraging the Wave Relay MANET, warfighters receive instant notifications of CBRNE threats, with all critical information accessible on the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK). The MANET eliminates delays traditionally associated with situational reports (SITREPs), ensuring that teams can respond rapidly and decisively to hazardous conditions.

“Instead of waiting for a call or SITREP, our MANET delivers sensor data directly to decision-makers, enabling real-time responses and ensuring team safety even in extreme environments, such as tunnels and confined spaces,” Mason added.

The Wave Relay MANET, built into MPU5 networking devices, creates a highly scalable, self-forming, and self-healing network that places operators, sensors, and platforms on a common, peer-to-peer network for seamless sharing of voice, video, text, sensor, and GPS data. The Wave Relay MANET enables universal data sharing across Wi-Fi, Serial, and Ethernet-enabled sensors to detect and counter weapons of mass destruction.

“This selection underscores Persistent’s position as the network of choice for defense modernization, homeland security, and force protection initiatives,” Mason said.

Delivery is already underway.

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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, North Carolina, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.