Major Providers of Troposcatter Equipment

Explore the key players in the field of troposcatter equipment. Learn about companies that design, develop, and supply cutting-edge solutions for effective troposcatter communication deployment.

Comtech

Comtech is a global leader in troposcatter technology, offering advanced systems and software-defined radios. They are known for their high-performance Troposcatter Family of Systems (FOS), with the CS67PLUS software-defined radio standing out as a key product. Comtech's troposcatter solutions are widely used in military and government applications, known for their reliability, resilience, and adaptability. The majority of publicly available information about use of troposcatter by western militaries references equipment provided by Comtech, or a Comtech partner such as Cubic Corporation for the US Marine Corps.

Datum Systems

Datum Systems is a manufacturer of satellite and troposcatter modems that are used by various telecommunication companies. Their modems play a crucial role in troposcatter systems, facilitating data transmission over tropospheric scatter paths.

Requtech

Requtech specializes in European-produced troposcatter systems that work with a variety of troposcatter modems. While they claim to offer both large 2.4 m and smaller 1.2m troposcatter terminals, their presence in the field is less prominent than some other industry leaders. No known deployments of Requtech equipment have been publicly announced by users.

RTX Corporation

Formerly known as Raytheon / Collins Aerospace, RTX Corporation offers troposcatter systems, primarily operating in the C-Band frequency range. They have supplied troposcatter systems to the US Army, among other customers.

Spectra Group

Spectra Group provides troposcatter solutions to a variety of customers in UK military and NATO. They complement their offerings with proprietary Slingshot radio over Satcom solutions. Spectra Group's equipment is recognized for its effectiveness in military communications, and is widely fielded according to multiple independent statements and articles. Spectra Group also supports a number of military troposcatter exercises, such as those conducted by the NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC).

TrellisWare

TrellisWare Technologies has been awarded a contract to develop troposcatter technology for mobile naval operations, specifically for the US Navy. Their focus on optimized waveforms and reduced Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) terminals has gained attention for their adaptability in challenging environments. No troposcatter activity has been announced by Trellisware since 2020, so the current status of this system is not known.