Sarah Eggleton

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.

As global conflicts intensify, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) increasingly target critical infrastructure, driving the need for advanced Counter-UAS technology. From government agencies to military forces, Counter-UAS capabilities are essential for detecting, neutralizing, and preventing drone-based threats. At the forefront of this mission is SPX Communication Technologies, whose BLACKTALON Ecosystem represents a significant advancement in Counter-UAS technology, integrating flexibility, scalability, and vendor-agnostic design to address today’s evolving threat landscape.

Understanding the Need for Counter-UAS Solutions in Critical Infrastructure Protection
The growing use of UAS by both state and non-state actors has elevated security risks for essential infrastructure, from energy facilities to government installations. With drones becoming more accessible and versatile, security agencies face a challenge: keeping pace with a dynamic, rapidly evolving threat that exploits low-cost, highly programmable drone technology. For this reason, Counter-UAS solutions are critical for maintaining infrastructure security and ensuring resilience against disruptive drone incursions.

The Rising UAS Threat to Critical Infrastructure
In recent years, UAS threats have evolved from surveillance activities and illicit operations, such as unauthorized sports event filming, to more malicious activities that target high-security areas. Even as drones serve valuable roles in areas like crowd management and emergency response, their misuse poses significant risks. The widespread deployment of UAS technology by threat actors demands innovative Counter-UAS solutions that can adapt swiftly to new tactics and technologies.

BLACKTALON, an advanced Counter-UAS solution from SPX Communication Technologies, addresses these needs with an adaptable and modular approach to critical infrastructure defense. The BLACKTALON Ecosystem is designed to detect, track, and neutralize drones, leveraging the latest advancements in radar, RF technology, and sensor integration to keep potential threats at bay.

Innovation Through Collaboration: The BLACKTALON Ecosystem Advantage
With the BLACKTALON Ecosystem, SPX Communication Technologies provides a highly adaptable Counter-UAS solution. This system combines SPX’s expertise in radio frequency (RF) technology with a multi-sensor, vendor-agnostic platform. By integrating a variety of sensors—including radar, EOIR, RFDF, and jamming components—BLACKTALON offers a comprehensive response to diverse UAS threats.

The open architecture of the BLACKTALON Ecosystem empowers organizations to tailor configurations based on mission-specific needs. For instance, they can integrate advanced optical tracking from OpenWorks Engineering or deploy high-performance 3D radar from Echodyne. By enabling modular updates, the BLACKTALON Ecosystem provides security agencies with the agility to meet evolving Concept of Operations (CONOPS) without being restricted by a single vendor’s technology.

Real-World Success: Trials and Global Deployments
BLACKTALON has proven its value in high-threat areas, including Ukraine, the Middle East, and Africa, where Counter-UAS capabilities are vital to mission success. SPX recently conducted trials at the Hans Christian Andersen Airfield in Denmark to enhance range performance across airfields and industrial complexes. These trials showcased BLACKTALON’s effectiveness in creating a dispersed network of assets, achieving scalable and secure coverage for critical installations.

Such real-world testing underscores SPX’s commitment to iterative development, based on customer feedback and operational insights, ensuring that the BLACKTALON Ecosystem remains agile and responsive to the needs of infrastructure protection teams worldwide.

Future Outlook: Counter-UAS Solutions to Meet Evolving Security Needs
As 2025 approaches, SPX Communication Technologies remains committed to advancing Counter-UAS technology and supporting the defense and security sectors. The BLACKTALON Ecosystem will continue to evolve, with expanded partnerships and an enhanced focus on anticipating UAS threats. Through close collaboration with defense procurement teams, SPX aims to deliver the operational flexibility and tactical advantage needed for effective UAS threat management.

The BLACKTALON Ecosystem exemplifies the power of innovation and collaboration in securing critical infrastructure. With its adaptable design, proven real-world performance, and commitment to meeting future challenges, BLACKTALON is set to redefine Counter-UAS solutions for critical infrastructure protection worldwide.

By leveraging the power of innovation and collaboration, SPX Communication Technologies continues to strengthen Counter-UAS solutions that protect critical infrastructure and ensure a secure future.

We are delighted to announce that Eric Kaled, President of SPX Communication Technologies and Genfare at SPX Technologies, has been voted Battlespace Businessman of the Year 2024.

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Eric on his award which will be presented at the Chepstow Military Raceday on November 6th.

To read more about Eric and his recent nomination for Battlespace Businessman of the Year award, please visit: Battlespace Interview with Eric Kaled, President at SPX Communication Technologies and Genfare – SPX Communication Technologies (tcibr.com)