Silvus Technologies has unveiled the StreamCaster NEXUS, a next-generation, chest-mounted tactical networking system that delivers mission-critical connectivity and data access for real-time situational awareness. Optimized for size, weight and power (SWaP) to reduce the load an operator carries, the networking system maximizes flexibility and connectivity for dismounted military operations

“Developed with direct feedback from operators, every design element of StreamCaster NEXUS redefines what they should expect from a tactical networking system to maximize mission effectiveness,” said Neema Daneshvar, vice president of Product at Silvus Technologies. “This tactical networking system provides military and law enforcement professionals with a secure, mobile communications hub that lets them share voice, video and data in real time, even when traditional infrastructure isn’t available.”

The StreamCaster NEXUS pairs the advanced StreamCaster MINI 5200 (SM5200) mobile ad hoc network (MANET) radio and Samsung’s tactical mobile device (End User Device: models S23/S23TE and above) with a low-profile, custom-designed Juggernaut.Case chest mount. It empowers users with an adaptive and secure networking system that blends into their tactical vest and keeps cables snag-free, enhancing their operational freedom.

With access to the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) and other situational awareness software applications, operators gain real-time geospatial intelligence and mission planning, as well as radio/network configuration through the StreamScape network management plug-in. Multiple interfaces including data connectivity (Ethernet, USB, RS232), dual push-to-talk, dedicated radio over IP and Nett Warrior unified power help the system adapt seamlessly to provide resilient, operator-focused connectivity across today’s dynamically changing battlespace.