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Thanksgiving, an American tradition, starts early at TCI!  There are many things for which we are thankful, and being able to share delicious food with coworkers is just one of them. Thank you to all our employees for your hard work. It’s been a busy year but we’re on the home stretch. May the celebrations continue next week and may your families and your tables be bountiful with tasty food and those who matter most!

We were delighted to attend the Chepstow Military Raceday Conference and Exhibition last week, and very proud to see Eric Kaled, President of SPX Technologies and Genfare at SPX Technologies, receive the BATTLESPACE Businessman of the Year 2024 award.  Our Battlespace Business Development Director, David Beckett, was also honored to present the Winner’s Award to the Jockey and Owners of ‘French Ship’, winner of the 4th race of the day entitled ‘the BLACKTALON Maiden Hurdle’ which was sponsored by SPX Communication Technologies.  To find out more about Eric’s success and career so far, please click here to read the full article published in the recent BATTLESPACE magazine: https://enterprisecontrol.co.uk/battlespace-interview-with-eric-kaled-president-at-spx-communication-technologies-and-genfare/

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.

October is right behind us but we’re still celebrating spooky season here at TCI. Taking you back to our Halloween pumpkin decorating contest. Some fierce competition this year but congratulations to our winners, the warehouse team for their scary pumpkin head TCI employee. A great mix of creepy and creative!

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)

We can’t believe it’s nearly two weeks since USTTI came to a close! 

We had a fantastic  week learning about  topics such as AI, machine learning, HF in today’s world and spectrum surveyors, and what better way to learn than to get out of the classroom – this year we were fortunate enough to take the group on a Hornblower cruise to check out the San Francisco Bay and its historic landmarks.  A big thank you to Karl the fog for taking the day off and showing us some great views of this wonderful city. 

We would also like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation to all participants and everyone involved in the success of USTTI ’24 – we hope you have learned a lot of practical knowledge to take back to your respective countries! 

Until next year, enjoy the photo collage, everyone!

For further information on our Spectrum Monitoring Systems visit: https://www.tcibr.com/spectrum-monitoring-systems/