Saab Unveils Advanced Tactical Router at DSEI 2025
Overview
At the DSEI 2025 exhibition, Saab Tactical Electronics (STE) introduced an innovative rugged tactical router designed to enhance secure communications within armored vehicles. This development utilizes the company’s proprietary TacEdge software, aimed at addressing existing gaps in military communication systems.
Strategic Development
Thomas Karlsson, head of strategy and portfolio at STE, emphasized that the new router was conceptualized to offer a robust solution for secure communication distribution. The device will facilitate seamless connectivity between various systems while ensuring the necessary separation between classified information domains.
- Integration of Communication Systems: The router enables the amalgamation of multiple communications systems into a unified architecture. This capability allows for efficient sharing of tactical data and sensor information, tailored to specific classifications, and routed through the appropriate networks.
Compliance and Interoperability
The router achieves NATO Federated Mission Network (FMN) compliance, ensuring that it meets international standards for interoperability. This feature is crucial for coalition operations, enhancing the capability for information exchange among allied forces.
Technical Specifications
Karlsson highlighted several critical attributes of the router:
- Central Processing Unit: The router is equipped with a powerful CPU, functioning both as a server and a switch, facilitating data interchange between these two roles.
- Smart Display Support: It can support smart displays running lightweight applications and aggregate these into a holistic communication architecture.
- Installation Flexibility: The device is versatile in terms of installation; it can be hull-mounted on armored vehicles or fitted into a standard 19-inch rack.
Market Engagement
While discussions with potential clients are ongoing, STE has not disclosed any confirmed sales at this stage, indicating that the product is still in the outreach phase.
Additional Context
The recent introduction aligns with broader efforts to modernize military communication infrastructures. The enhancement of secure communications within and between vehicles is considered vital for operational effectiveness in diverse combat environments.
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