Missouri-based Q-Net Security has signed a US Air Force contract to help make battlefield communications faster, safer, and more reliable in domains where every second and signal counts.
The project builds on the firm’s earlier work with the service centering on the development and fielding of airborne wide-area networks, high-capacity air-to-air links, and mobile self-forming networks that keep units connected on the move.
The effort will also develop Tactical Key Management encryption tools to test secure, real-time communications in support of the service’s Agile Combat Employment operations, which demand rapid deployment.
The St. Louis company’s portfolio includes the Q-Box, a plug-and-play device that encrypts all traffic between approved endpoints, and the Q-Net Policy Manager, which controls networks of up to 1,000 Q-Boxes.
Both are built on the firm’s hardware-based “hardsec” approach, designed to eliminate software vulnerabilities and resist remote hacking.
These cybersecurity systems have already been adopted by the US military in past projects to secure critical networks and military infrastructure.
Delivering ‘Strength and Simplicity’
Q-Net Security CEO John Pyrovolakis said the contract underscores the air force’s commitment to fielding advanced, battle-ready communication systems that give American warfighters a decisive edge.
“As threats that disrupt military operations rise – fueled by advances in quantum computing and artificial intelligence – securing military communications has never been more important,” Pyrovolakis stated.
“We believe our unique, silicon-based approach provides the strength and simplicity our warfighters need – and we’re dedicated to getting this resilient solution to them.”
