Sarah Eggleton

Romania is stepping confidently into the future of electronic defense, and we at SPX Communication Technologies are proud to highlight the instrumental role that TCI International, Inc. has played in this milestone. On May 7, 2025, the School for Communications, Information Technology and Cyber Defense Training in Sibiu officially inaugurated its new Spectrum and GPS Signal Monitoring Laboratory. This cutting-edge facility isn’t just a room filled with advanced technology – it’s a training ground for the next generation of spectrum analysts, COMINT operators, and electronic warfare (EW) professionals.

A World-Class Collaboration

The laboratory is the result of a unique collaboration between Romania’s Ministry of National Defense (MApN), StarC4Sys S.R.L.; a 100% Romanian-owned company – and TCI International, Inc., one of the world’s most respected names in spectrum monitoring, signal geolocation, and RF intelligence systems.

From the initial concept to full execution, TCI played a pivotal role by contributing its Blackbird software suite, integrated into over ten high-performance workstations that now form the backbone of the training environment.

Why This Matters

In today’s operational landscape, control of the electromagnetic spectrum is as critical as control of land, sea, and air. The lab in Sibiu addresses this exact need: enabling real-world training in the identification, classification, and geolocation of RF signals – including GPS interference, using the same platforms relied on by NATO members and other global defense agencies.

“Success is the combination of cutting-edge technology and applied education. This lab offers exactly that mix.”
— Lieutenant General Cristian Daniel Dan, Commander of NATO Southeast Multinational Corps Command

Inside the Lab: Built for the Future

The laboratory is unmatched in Romaniaand rare even globally. It is equipped with:

• TCI Blackbird Software for live and offline signal monitoring
• Snapshot Radio for broadband recording analysis
• Integration-ready for TCI Spectrum Monitoring technology and BlackTalon C-UAS (Counter-UAS) solutions
• Ergonomic design, climate control, multimedia projection, and structured cabling built for long-term, adaptable use

Instructors can simulate live operational scenarios, track student response in real time, and tailor training to multiple experience levels – from basic to mission-ready.

A Gift with Purpose

This laboratory wasn’t built on a government contract or tender, it was a voluntary donation, initiated by TCI and StarC4Sys, to elevate the technical training environment of Romania’s military education system.

The total value of the donation exceeds half a million euros, but its real value lies in its impact – on education, on national defense, and on Romania’s ability to independently train and deploy skilled electromagnetic analysts.

“We donated this technology because Romania needs people capable of using it. These people become security multipliers.”
George-Cristian Ghimfus, Founder of StarC4Sys

TCI’s Legacy in Romania

This isn’t TCI’s first contribution to Romanian education. In 2024, a similar lab was inaugurated at the National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, serving civilian applications of spectrum monitoring. Together, these facilities create a comprehensive ecosystem for developing national expertise in electromagnetic spectrum operations, both civilian and military.

Looking Ahead

This is only the beginning. Future development plans for the Sibiu lab include:

• Integration of live signal acquisition systems
• Deployment of TCI’s BlackTalon anti-drone technology for C-UAS operator training
• Introduction of the Overwatch COMINT database for advanced signal intelligence operations

With these expansions, the lab is poised to become not just a national resource, but a regional center of excellence in electronic warfare training.

Conclusion

SPX Communication Technologies is proud to be part of a network that champions not only technological superiority, but also human development.  We are helping Romania train its future defenders in a world where invisible threats demand visible skill.

This strong and consolidated partnership will bring new opportunities in enhancing the security of Romania, along with raising the capabilities in electromagnetic spectrum monitoring in both military and civilian specific domain. This lab is more than an investment in infrastructure – it’s an investment in sovereignty, resilience, and global interoperability.

Stay tuned as we continue supporting projects that advance spectrum awareness, electronic defense, and national security.

Find out more about our collaborative technologies here: https://ustti.org/tci-modern-spectrum-monitoring-and-management-techniques/.

As modern battlefields evolve, the proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) has introduced new challenges across military, border security, and critical infrastructure environments.

At SPX Communication Technologies, we address this threat with a cutting-edge, layered Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) strategy that ensures battlespace superiority – powered by the BLACKTALON Ecosystem.

Softkill vs. Hardkill: Why Both Matter in C-UAS Defense

In the complex domain of UAS threat mitigation, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. While hardkill solutions (e.g., kinetic interceptors and gun systems) offer physical takedown capabilities, they often face limitations in accuracy, range, and deployment conditions. This is where softkill solutions play a vital role – especially in directional jamming.

Directional jamming is not only cost-effective but also capable of engaging threats at significant distances, giving operators critical time to react and respond. When paired with hardkill systems, it forms a comprehensive defense-in-depth strategy.

SPX Communication Technologies’ BLACKTALON Ecosystem excels at delivering multi-layered softkill capabilities that complement kinetic responses and provide flexible, scalable protection.

Directional vs. Omni: The Right Tool for Every Tactical Situation

Every mission requires the right tool – and in C-UAS operations, antenna selection is paramount:

• True Omni-Directional Antennas: Best suited for last-mile defense, providing 360° coverage for immediate threats but with limited range.
• Directional Jammers: Offer focused, long-range disruption, ideal for pre-emptive threat engagement.
• Multi-Band Directional Jammers: Provide broad frequency coverage, efficient RF generation, and precise targeting of drone control and navigation signals.
• Integrated C2 Systems: Enable real-time threat analysis and optimized jamming effectiveness, tailored to the mission at hand.

The BLACKTALON Ecosystem unifies these capabilities to deliver unmatched versatility in contested electromagnetic environments.

Range Matters: Gaining Time and Tactical Advantage

Effective C-UAS strategies are built around the principle of early detection and engagement. The BLACKTALON Ecosystem enables:

• Long-Range Detection and Mitigation: Giving operators the advantage of reaction time.
• Targeted Energy Deployment: Maximizes disruption over broad operational areas.
• Close-In Response Capability: Ensures rapid neutralization of immediate threats with pinpoint accuracy.

In the battlespace, where seconds can define outcomes, range is not just a feature, it’s a necessity.

Future-Proofing the Fight Against Evolving UAS Threats

The battlespace is dynamic. So is the BLACKTALON Ecosystem. Designed with adaptability and scalability in mind, it ensures readiness for both current and future challenges:

• Modular, Software-Defined Radios (SDRs): Easily reconfigured to address evolving threat profiles.
• Centralized Command and Control: Supports multiple, simultaneous operations with streamlined coordination.
• Network-Capable Architecture: Seamless integration across platforms and mission scenarios.
• Mission-Specific Optimization: Quickly adapt to terrain, threat type, and operational goals.

Our future-proof approach ensures your forces are never behind the curve.

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Conclusion: Total Spectrum Dominance in the C-UAS Battlespace

In today’s battlespace, defeating UAS threats demands speed, adaptability, and layered capability. SPX Communication Technologies delivers this through the BLACKTALON Ecosystem – a scalable, networked, and directional C-UAS solution designed for total electromagnetic spectrum control.

Whether your mission is force protection, base defense, or convoy security, our technology gives you the power to detect, disrupt, and dominate.

Stay ahead. Stay secure. Stay BLACKTALON.

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April 2025 – Fremont, CA

We’re proud to announce that the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) has selected TCI as the official provider of a cutting-edge Automated Spectrum Monitoring System (ASMMS) for the Republic of Botswana.

This strategic project, awarded through an international competitive tender, was secured by TCI in partnership with Saipem Enterprises (Pty) Ltd. The initiative supports BOCRA’s ongoing mission to modernize and safeguard Botswana’s spectrum environment as digital connectivity expands across the nation.

A Future-Ready Spectrum Monitoring Solution

The new system includes:

• Three Fixed Stations (upgrading existing sites)
• One Transportable Station
• One Mobile Station
• One Portable Station
• Full operational range from 9 kHz to 8.5 GHz

All stations will feature ITU-compliant monitoring, Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA), and Direction Finding (DF) capabilities. At the heart of the upgrade is TCI’s Model 759 Compact Spectrum Monitoring equipment and Scorpio™ software, creating a unified, flexible platform operable from any Scorpio client within BOCRA’s network.

Additionally, integration with BOCRA’s license database will enable Automatic Violation Detection (AVD) – a major leap forward in regulatory enforcement and spectrum efficiency.

Empowering Local Capabilities

TCI’s turnkey approach includes:

• System installation and commissioning
• In-depth training and local skills transfer
• A three-year extended warranty and maintenance services

By ensuring sustainable, long-term operational support, the system doesn’t just bring advanced technology to Botswana – it empowers BOCRA’s team to manage and evolve with it.

Timeline and Impact

The contract was officially signed in March 2025, with project completion scheduled for October 2025. Once deployed, the ASMMS will enhance BOCRA’s ability to address emerging spectrum management needs as next-generation communications like 5G, IoT, and beyond—take hold in the region.

We’re honored to be BOCRA’s chosen partner on this vital project. This initiative represents a significant investment in the future of Botswana’s communications infrastructure, and we’re excited to deliver the latest in spectrum monitoring technology.

For further information on our Spectrum Monitoring products and services, please visit: Spectrum Monitoring Systems – SPX Communication Technologies

Stay tuned for updates as we work together with BOCRA to bring this transformative system online.

Join SPX Communication Technologies (TCI|ECS) at IDEX 2025 from 17–21 February at the ADNEC Center, Abu Dhabi – you will find us in the ADS UK Pavilion!

As a leader in COMINT, Counter-UAS, and Tactical Data Links, we are excited to showcase our cutting-edge defense solutions that address evolving threats within the RF spectrum.

Innovative Defense Solutions on Display!

The SPX Communication Technologies platform continues to mature its capabilities with the TCI and ECS product range to address customer problems and evolving threats within the RF spectrum.

At IDEX 2025, we will be presenting our advanced Counter-UAS solutions, C-RCIED Inhibitors, Spectrum Monitoring Systems, and Secure Tactical Data Links. Our technologies empower governments, law enforcement, and military forces worldwide with next-generation capabilities for RF detection, measurement, and tactical data transmission.

BLACKTALON Ecosystem: Scalable Counter-UAS Solution:

The BLACKTALON Ecosystem is an advanced, scalable Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) solution designed to detect, track, and defeat hostile drones, surveillance threats, and insurgent UAVs. Whether combating state actors, nuisance drone enthusiasts, or military threats, BLACKTALON provides a comprehensive defence system.

Tactical Data Links

• Secure Tactical Data Links: Since 1992, we have delivered long-range, low-latency Tactical Data Links for airborne ISR, providing secure COFDM protocols, military-grade encryption, and reliable data transmission in harsh RF environments.

Spectrum Monitoring

• Spectrum Monitoring Systems: TCI’s solutions allow users to monitor, analyse, and manage the RF spectrum, ensuring ITU compliance and superior geolocation capabilities through Angle of Arrival (AOA), Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA), and hybrid systems.

Meet Us at IDEX 2025

We invite you to visit our booth in the UK Pavilion to discuss your unique requirements and explore how SPX Communication Technologies can support your mission. Our team is ready to showcase TCI and ECS solutions, offering highly engineered Tactical Data Links Communication Intelligence, C-UAS & C-RCIED Inhibitors, and RF Spectrum Monitoring capabilities.

📍 Schedule a Meeting: Connect with us at IDEX 2025 to learn more about our latest technologies and how we can enhance your defence capabilities: Contact Us Here

We look forward to seeing you in Abu Dhabi!

Accelerates Growth Strategy of Communications Technologies Platform;
Highly Complementary Technology and Growth Markets

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SPX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:SPXC) (“SPX”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. (“KTS”), a leader in digital interoperability and tactical networking solutions. KTS is now a part of SPX Technologies’ Communication Technologies (“CommTech”) platform, within its Detection & Measurement segment. KTS is anticipated to be modestly accretive to adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations in 2025. Management plans to provide 2025 guidance including the impact of KTS on February 25, 2025, when SPX Technologies reports Q4 2024 results.

“We are excited to welcome the KTS team to the SPX Technologies family,” said Gene Lowe, President and CEO of SPX Technologies. “This transaction significantly scales our position in Communication Technologies and expands our value creation opportunities in highly complementary growth markets across our global customer base. KTS’s advanced digital interoperability technology and strong position in U.S. defense platforms are an excellent fit with SPX’s existing tactical datalinks, communications intelligence, and radio frequency (RF) countermeasure offerings.”

Richard Kranze, co-founder of KTS commented, “We are delighted for KTS to be joining SPX Technologies’ CommTech team. Bringing together SPX’s expertise and resources with KTS’s strong technology and customer relationships creates numerous growth opportunities for employees, customers, and shareholders. I look forward to helping the SPX Technologies team to build an even stronger, more valuable platform.”

About KTS: Founded in 2008, KTS is a leading provider of digital interoperability and tactical networking solutions that drive superior situational awareness, interoperability, and increased survivability across multiple platforms and domains.

About SPX Technologies, Inc: SPX Technologies is a supplier of highly engineered products and technologies, holding leadership positions in the HVAC and detection and measurement markets. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX Technologies has more than 4,100 employees in 15 countries. SPX Technologies is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “SPXC.” For more information, please visit www.spx.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Information: This press release refers to adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations (or, adjusted EPS) which is not financial measures as determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). This non-GAAP financial measure does not provide investors with an accurate measure of, and should not be used as a substitute for, the comparable financial measure under GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial guidance excludes items, which would be included in our GAAP financial measures, that we do not consider indicative of our on-going performance. These items include, but are not limited to, acquisition costs, costs associated with dispositions, and potential non-cash income or expense items associated with changes in market interest rates and actuarial or other data related to our pension and postretirement plans, as the ultimate aggregate amounts associated with these items are out of our control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. Accordingly, any reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial guidance to the most comparable GAAP financial measures is not practicable.

Forward Looking Statements: Statements in this press release with respect to the future impact of the acquisition of KTS are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Please read these results in conjunction with the Company’s documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These filings identify important risk factors and other uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including the following: changes and specific industry events in KTS’s markets; availability, limitations or cost increases of raw materials and/or commodities that cannot be recovered in product pricing; the impact of competition on profit margins and KTS’s ability to maintain or increase market share; inadequate performance by third-party suppliers and subcontractors for outsourced products, components and services and other supply-chain risks; cyber-security risks; risks with respect to the protection of intellectual property; defects or errors in current or planned products; the impact of pandemics and governmental and other actions taken in response; domestic economic, governmental, political and business developments adversely affecting KTS’s Company’s business, including regulatory changes; changes in applicable economic conditions, including as a result of geopolitical conflicts; uncertainties with respect to the successful integration of KTS and achieving cost savings or other benefits from the acquisition; potential labor disputes; and extreme weather conditions and natural and other disasters. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.

Statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release, and SPX disclaims any responsibility to update or revise such statements, except as required by law.

Investor and Media Contacts:
Paul Clegg, Vice President, Investor Relations and Communications
Phone: 980-474-3806
E-mail: spx.investor@spx.com

Source: SPX Technologies

Source: SPX Technologies

As global conflict and geopolitical challenges continue to escalate, defense strategies are increasingly emphasizing technological innovation and seamless integration across systems. These efforts aim to strengthen resilience, agility, and deterrence, with counter-unmanned aerial systems (Counter-UAS) and communications intelligence (COMINT) at the forefront of modern defense capabilities.

Nations and alliances, including NATO and AUKUS, are prioritizing joint development and integration, enhancing shared defense networks. For example, initiatives like NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and the European Sky Shield underscore the importance of interconnected systems, combining sensors, command controls, and weaponry. These developments ensure rapid response to emerging aerial threats, particularly unmanned aerial systems (UAS), which have evolved significantly in recent years.

Recognizing these challenges, SPX Communication Technologies has developed the BLACKTALON Ecosystem—a scalable, customizable solution designed to detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones. Leveraging decades of expertise, BLACKTALON Ecosystem integrates advanced technologies from SPX and its partners into a vendor-agnostic framework, enabling tailored solutions that meet diverse operational needs.

The BLACKTALON core includes active radars, EOIR systems, RF jammers, and RF direction finders, which can be customized or replaced thanks to its open architecture. This flexibility allows integration with cutting-edge tools such as 3D radar from Echodyne, autonomous tracking systems, and robust mobile mounting options.

Additionally, SPX’s Blackbird software enhances threat detection, tracking, and mitigation, while the Claw RF inhibitor disrupts and neutralizes hostile UAS activity. Supported by partnerships with leading manufacturers, the BLACKTALON Ecosystem exemplifies how collaboration drives innovation in Counter-UAS technology.

As Counter-UAS demand grows in 2025, SPX Communication Technologies remains at the forefront, delivering reliable solutions to safeguard critical operations worldwide. For further information on our Counter-UAS capabilities, including the BLACKTALON Ecosystem, visit www.tcibr.com/blacktalon-ecosystem or contact the team at sales@enterprisecontrol.co.uk.